In "Zanoni & Rizzi," Edward Bulwer-Lytton masterfully weaves a tale of romance, mysticism, and philosophical inquiry set against the backdrop of 18th-century Europe. Employing a Gothic narrative style rich with lyrical prose, the novel explores profound existential themes through its enigmatic characters. The intertwining destinies of Zanoni, a Rosicrucian adept, and his mortal love, Viola, raise ...