In "Zanoni," Edward Bulwer-Lytton weaves a rich tapestry of philosophical explorations intertwined with elements of the supernatural and Gothic romance. Set against the backdrop of 18th-century Europe, the narrative follows a timeless Rosicrucian adept, Zanoni, who grapples with the conflicts between desire, immortality, and moral integrity. Bulwer-Lytton's style is notably ornate, employing a lus...