Publisher's Synopsis
""Marie Corelli: The Writer and the Woman"" is a biography written by Thomas F. G. Coates about the life and work of Marie Corelli, a popular British novelist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book explores Corelli's upbringing, her early career as a music critic and journalist, and her rise to fame as a bestselling author. Coates examines Corelli's literary style and themes, as well as her personal life, including her relationships with other writers and her controversial views on religion and spirituality. The biography also delves into Corelli's philanthropic work and her contributions to the literary world. Overall, ""Marie Corelli: The Writer and the Woman"" provides a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of Britain's most successful and controversial authors.Partial Contents: Heroine of the story; Marie Corelli's childhood; A Romance of Two Worlds; Vendetta and Thelma; Ardath; Wormwood and the Soul of Lilith; Mr. Bentley's encouragement; Sorrows of Satan; Barabbas; The Mighty Atom and Boy; Murder of Delicia and Ziska; The Master Christian; Temporal Power; Speeches and Lectures; Marie Corelli's views on marriage; Some personal items; At Stratford -on-Avon.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.
