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The White Dominican (Dedalus European Classics)
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"The White Dominican" shows Gustav Meyrink indulging his talent for arcane abstraction, tracing the mysteries of the soul's interior space.The story follows Christopher Dovecote on his way to a pre-ordained destiny of final enlightenment. Christopher is rescued as a boy from an orphanage by Baron Bartholomew von Jocher when the Baron learns Chr... »
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Walpurgisnacht (Studies in Austrian Literature, Culture, and Thought Translation Series)
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Walpurgisnacht might probably be considered Meyrink's most pessimistic, apocalyptic vision of the inevitable destruction of the world, of the weaknesses and foolishness of humankind.The word "Walpurgisnacht" has its folklore roots in the concept that the night of April 30th is an evil night, one when old values are destroyed and replaced by new ones... »
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The Green Face
Disregard what everyone says of this book. Discregard the Golem, the Angel, and any other work you may wish to set this one besides in comparison. Read it... »
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