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Auriol; Or, The Elixir Of Life

Auriol; Or, The Elixir Of Life

William Harrison Ainsworth

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2025
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Historia antigua: hasta c. 500 e. c.
ISBN:
9789371777032
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A lost masterpiece of dark enchantment returns: Auriol; Or, The Elixir Of Life invites you into a haunting quest for immortality where alchemy, love, and ruin collide.William Harrison Ainsworth s Auriol unfolds as a gripping William Harrison Ainsworth novel and gothic fiction classic a supernatural thriller and historical fantasy book set against the shadowed streets of the Victorian era. Follow the enigmatic Auriol, granted unnatural longevity by an elixir, as he navigates a web of ambition, obsession, and dark romanticism. Themes of life extension, alchemy and magic, and moral consequence drive a story that reads equal parts Gothic horror and 19th century literature mystery: a timeless gothic tale of bargains struck and souls tested.This edition is more than a reprint. Out of print for decades and now lovingly republished by Alpha Editions, the text has been carefully restored for today s and future generations. Meticulously edited and preserved, this collector s item celebrates the novel s historical significance and literary daring bridging Victorian era mystery with the timeless appeal of a quest for immortality.Perfect for casual readers craving a supernatural thriller or collectors of classic 19th century literature, Auriol offers both atmospheric chills and rich historical texture. Own a cultural treasure: a restored, definitive edition of a dark romanticism novel that shaped Gothic imagination and still resonates with modern life-extension themes.

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