Fiction With Purpose
Philosophy
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Three studies of the Seven Sages, in Greece, the Orient, and more.
A satirical look at the unethical methods the privileged classes obtain their riches.
He compares Solomon gaining of riches as though it is in more modern times.
Rodger Stevens teaches lost truths that masters have come to teach mankind throughout the ages. However, Stevens speaks to the western world in language, mindset, and processes that people in western civilization understand.
The editor came across the unpublished texts included in this volume as early as 1905. Perhaps he ought to apologize for delaying their appearance in print. The fact is he has long been afraid of overrating their intrinsic value. But as the great Shelley centenary year has come, perhaps this little monument of his wife's collaboration may take its modest place among the tributes which will be paid to his memory.
Originally this was published as a Limited Edition for private circulation only, consisting of two thousand and twenty-five numbered copies. Only two thousand copies were actually for sale.
A Quality fiction reprint from TGS Publishing. A Romance novel with all the elements of intrigue and mystery
It's not a simple task to turn social and political theories into novels successfully, but Ayn Rand made it appear simple. This reprint is one of Rand's masterpieces. How does one classify such work? It's fiction, sure--but it's more than 'just' fiction. It's a dream, a vision, a goal for a better world.
It was my privilege, many years ago, to make the acquaintance of the obscure literary hermit, whose talk I have tried to reproduce in the pages that follow.
An Occult Story from the Rosicrucians - The Rosicrucians remain the most mysterious of all the arcane secret societies. This is an occult story by them during World War 1.
SEVERAL YEARS had elapsed since I had found the opportunity to do any big game hunting; for at last I had my plans almost perfected for a return to my old stamping grounds in northern Africa, where in other days I had had excellent sport in pursuit of the king of beasts.
He has put into it along with a charming fancy his genialness and depth of spirit, his ideas on the influence of art and the importance of love, in an exceptional social milieu. This agreeable day-dream is vigorously thought out. On reading it we fancy we are again seeing and hearing Tarde. In order to indulge in a repetition of the illusion, a pious friendship has desired to clothe this fascinating work in an appropriate dress.
This facsimile reprint of this Rosicrucian novel is set in a large 14 point font for easier reading. ---- Table of Contents; Chapter I; A Visit to the Invisible Planes Chapter II; A Sergeant's Experience after "Passing Out" Chapter III; A Soul Flight Chapter IV; Back to Earth-A Pretty Nurse Chapter V; The Elder Brother in the Flesh Chapter VI; A Doughboy's Ideas on Religion Chapter VII; Helping a Slain Soldier to Comfort his Mother Chapter VIII; A Study of Auras Chapter IX; An Experience with Nature Spirits Chapter X; A Crisis in Love Chapter XI; Light Again
The stranger came early in February one wintry day, through a biting wind and a driving snow, the last snowfall of the year, over the down, walking as it seemed from Bramblehurst railway station and carrying a little black portmanteau in his thickly gloved hand. He was wrapped up from head to foot, and the brim of his soft felt hat hid every inch of his face but the shiny tip of his nose; the snow had piled itself against his shoulders and chest, and added a white crest to the burden he carried.
This is a fiction novel. It is rated XXX! We reprint this for its theory of mesmerism over sexuality and erotic actions.
In the shade of the house, in the sunshine of the riverbank near the boats, in the shade of the Sal-wood forest, in the shade of the fig tree is where Siddhartha grew up, the handsome son of the Brahman, the young falcon, together with his friend Govinda, son of a Brahman.