Description: Ziska by Marie Corelli, Curt Herr Armand Gervase has it all. He is a famous artist, his paintings are hung in national galleries, and he is celebrated worldwide. His best-known painting, depicting an alluring Egyptian woman about to murder her lover, is known for its minute, historic detail, yet Armand has no experience with Egypts ancient past . . . or does he? Rejecting the idea of heaven and hell, soul and spirit, Armand embraces a life of decadence which allows him the freedom to act as he pleases - until he meets the seductive and hypnotic Princess Ziska. Haunted by strange and distant memories of her, Armand attempts to unravel her mystery, only to discover his memories of her are centuries old - and she looks terrifying similar to the female in his celebrated painting. How can this be? Has he fallen in love with a ghost, or is there something more sinister lurking behind Ziskas hypnotic eyes? A supernatural tale of reincarnation, seduction, and revenge, Ziska was a bestseller upon its publication in 1897. In the new introduction to this edition, Curt Herr examines the novel in relation to the other two great Gothic bestsellers of 1897, Bram Stokers Dracula and Richard Marshs The Beetle, and calls for a reconsideration of Corelli as a major figure in Victorian popular culture. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Marie Corelli, pen-name of Mary Mackay 1855-1924 Peter Keating is currently a freelance writer. He was a Reader in English Literature at Edinburgh University and he lives in Edinburgh. Details ISBN1934555681 Author Curt Herr Short Title ZISKA Pages 184 Publisher Valancourt Books Language English ISBN-10 1934555681 ISBN-13 9781934555682 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Year 2009 Publication Date 2009-05-11 Residence US Birth 1855 Death 1924 Imprint Valancourt Books Subtitle The Problem of a Wicked Soul Illustrations Illustrations, black and white UK Release Date 2009-05-11 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:118588353;
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ISBN: 9781934555682
Book Title: Ziska: the Problem of a Wicked Soul
Item Height: 216mm
Item Width: 140mm
Author: Marie Corelli
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Books
Publisher: Valancourt Books
Publication Year: 2009
Genre: Horror
Item Weight: 240g
Number of Pages: 184 Pages
