Auriol; or, The Elixir of Life
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Authors:
- Ainsworth, William Harrison
1805 - 1882
- Browne, Hablot Knight
1815 - 1882
About this book
In an era marked by the fervor of scientific exploration and the allure of the supernatural, "Auriol; or, The Elixir of Life" by William Harrison Ainsworth invites readers into a world where the boundaries of life and death blur. This captivating novel explores the age-old quest for immortality through the eyes of Auriol Darcy, whose journey is steeped in the mystique of alchemy and the tantalizing promise of eternal youth. As he navigates the treacherous waters of ambition and desire, themes of moral consequence and the human condition emerge, challenging the very essence of existence. Ideal for students and historians alike, this work serves as a profound reflection on the lengths to which one might go in pursuit of the unattainable.
