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Julius LeVallon An Episode is a novel written by Algernon Blackwood, first published in 1916. The story follows the life of Julius LeVallon, a young man who is born with a strange gift of being able to see beyond the physical world. As he grows up, Julius becomes aware of his unique abilities and begins to explore the mysteries of the universe. The novel is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Julius' childhood and the second part exploring his adult life. Throughout the book, Julius encounters a variety of characters, including his mother, a mysterious woman named Madame Koluchy, and a group of spiritualists who introduce him to the concept of astral projection. As Julius delves deeper into the world of the occult, he begins to experience strange and terrifying visions. He also discovers that he has a twin brother, who is the complete opposite of him in every way. The two brothers are eventually reunited and Julius learns the truth about his past and the source of his supernatural gifts.Filled with vivid descriptions and thought-provoking ideas, Julius LeVallon An Episode is a fascinating exploration of spirituality, the occult, and the mysteries of the universe. It is a must-read for fans of supernatural and philosophical literature.1916. Before finding renown as a writer of ghost stories, Algernon Blackwood had a varied career, farming in Canada, operating a hotel, mining in the Alaskan goldfields, and working as a newspaper reporter in New York City before moving to England. His story The Willows is considered one of the finest supernatural tales ever written. Julius LeVallon is a mystical reincarnation novel. It begins: It was one autumn in the late �������nineties that I found myself at Bale, awaiting letters. I was returning leisurely from the Dolomites, where a climbing holiday had combined pleasantly with an examination of the geologically interesting Monzoni Valley. When the claims of the latter were exhausted, however, and I turned my eyes towards the peaks, it happened that bad weather held permanent possession of the great grey cliffs and towering pinnacles, and climbing was out of the question altogether. A world of savage desolation gloomed down upon me through impenetrable mists; the scouts of winter�������s advance had established themselves upon all possible points of attack; and the whole tossed wilderness of precipice and scree lay safe, from my assaults at least, behind a frontier of furious autumn storms.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162804491
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 362
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x19 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 485 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 17. december 2024
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Julius LeVallon An Episode is a novel written by Algernon Blackwood, first published in 1916. The story follows the life of Julius LeVallon, a young man who is born with a strange gift of being able to see beyond the physical world. As he grows up, Julius becomes aware of his unique abilities and begins to explore the mysteries of the universe. The novel is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Julius' childhood and the second part exploring his adult life. Throughout the book, Julius encounters a variety of characters, including his mother, a mysterious woman named Madame Koluchy, and a group of spiritualists who introduce him to the concept of astral projection. As Julius delves deeper into the world of the occult, he begins to experience strange and terrifying visions. He also discovers that he has a twin brother, who is the complete opposite of him in every way. The two brothers are eventually reunited and Julius learns the truth about his past and the source of his supernatural gifts.Filled with vivid descriptions and thought-provoking ideas, Julius LeVallon An Episode is a fascinating exploration of spirituality, the occult, and the mysteries of the universe. It is a must-read for fans of supernatural and philosophical literature.1916. Before finding renown as a writer of ghost stories, Algernon Blackwood had a varied career, farming in Canada, operating a hotel, mining in the Alaskan goldfields, and working as a newspaper reporter in New York City before moving to England. His story The Willows is considered one of the finest supernatural tales ever written. Julius LeVallon is a mystical reincarnation novel. It begins: It was one autumn in the late �������nineties that I found myself at Bale, awaiting letters. I was returning leisurely from the Dolomites, where a climbing holiday had combined pleasantly with an examination of the geologically interesting Monzoni Valley. When the claims of the latter were exhausted, however, and I turned my eyes towards the peaks, it happened that bad weather held permanent possession of the great grey cliffs and towering pinnacles, and climbing was out of the question altogether. A world of savage desolation gloomed down upon me through impenetrable mists; the scouts of winter�������s advance had established themselves upon all possible points of attack; and the whole tossed wilderness of precipice and scree lay safe, from my assaults at least, behind a frontier of furious autumn storms.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.

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