Publisher's Synopsis

Seraphita is a novel written by Honore de Balzac, first published in 1835. The book tells the story of a mysterious and otherworldly being named Seraphitus, who is both male and female, and who possesses a deep understanding of the universe and its secrets. Seraphitus lives in a remote corner of Norway and is visited by a young man named Wilfrid, who becomes entranced by the being's wisdom and beauty. As Wilfrid spends more time with Seraphitus, he begins to question his own beliefs and perceptions of the world. The novel explores themes of spirituality, gender identity, and the search for meaning in life. It is considered one of Balzac's most philosophical works and has been praised for its poetic language and imaginative storytelling.1835. Written by a Rosicrucian adept, this fantastic tale is a masterful work of occult teachings. Not written for the masses, Seraphita was for those few lofty spirits who could discern Jacobs mystical stair.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781162569604
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: FIC
Language: English
Number of pages: 178
Weight: 317g
Height: 191mm
Width: 234mm
Spine width: 9mm