Publisher's Synopsis
""Ardath: The Story of a Dead Self"" is a novel written by Marie Corelli. The book tells the story of a man named Oswald, who is a successful artist living in London. One day, he meets a mysterious woman named Ardath, who claims to be from ancient Egypt. Ardath tells Oswald that she has been reincarnated and has come to London to find him, as she believes they are soulmates. As Oswald and Ardath grow closer, she begins to reveal more about her past life in Egypt and the spiritual beliefs of her culture. However, their relationship is threatened by Oswald's friend, a scientist named Heliobas, who is skeptical of Ardath's claims and believes she is a fraud. The novel explores themes of love, spirituality, and the afterlife. It also delves into the clash between science and spirituality, as Heliobas represents the scientific mindset while Ardath represents the spiritual. Overall, ""Ardath: The Story of a Dead Self"" is a thought-provoking and mystical novel that explores the mysteries of life and death.1925. Mystical Romance from Corelli. Partial Contents: Saint and Skeptic; The Monastery; A Mystic Tryst; God's Maiden Edrsis; The Marvelous City; A Poet's Palace; The Prophet of Doom; A Virgin Unshrined; The Love that Kills; The Passage of the Tombs; The Crimson River; The Fall of the Obelisk; The Priest of Zel; The Temple of Nagaya; The Sacrifice; The Cup of Wrath; Sunrise; Fresh Laurels; One Against Many; The Wizard of the Bow; In the Cathedral.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.