The Life Everlasting: A Reality of Romance
by Marie Corelli (1855–1924)
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- 21 chapters
- Reading level: 8th & 9th grade
"The Life Everlasting: A Reality of Romance" by Marie Corelli is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story delves into themes of spirituality and the quest for deeper understanding of life and existence, centered around characters who grapple with the realities of human experiences, love, and the essence of the soul. At the start of the book, we are introduced to the author's prologue, wherein Corelli expresses her desire to reach into the depths of human existence and its relation to divine truths. She critiques the superficiality of societal norms and encourages deeper introspection. The narrative then introduces the heroine, who embarks on a yachting journey with the wealthy Harland family, including the ailing Morton Harland and his daughter Catherine. This setting promises to unfold as a backdrop to exploring the themes of happiness, spirituality, and personal growth, while also hinting at the complexities of their relationships and individual struggles as the story progresses.
- Paranormal fiction
- Spiritualism
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Chapter I
THE HEROINE BEGINS HER STORY
It is difficult at all times to write or speak of circumstances which though perfectly at one with Nature appear to be removed from natural occurrences. Apart from the incredulity with which the narration of such incidents is received, the mere idea that any one human creature should be fortunate enough to secure some particular advantage which others, through their own indolence or indifference, have missed, is sufficient to excite the envy of the weak or the anger of the ignorant. In all criticism it is an understood thing that the subject to be criticised must be UNDER the critic, never above,—that is to say, never above the critic's ability to comprehend; therefore, as it is impossible that an outsider should enter at once into a clear understanding of the mystic Spiritual-Nature world around him, it follows that the teachings and tenets of that Spiritual-Nature world must be more or less a closed book to such an one,—a book, moreover, which he seldom cares or dares to try and open.
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This free edition of The Life Everlasting: A Reality of Romance by Marie Corelli comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #4251, released 2003-07-01. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Romance, Novels.
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