A fantasy novel first published in 1895, Lilith follows a young man on his inter-dimensional journey of spiritual discovery, as he acquaints himself with his family’s past and unearths a life-changing secret. Moreover, it deals with the introspection of its protagonist, as he is hurled into a mysterious setting where he encounters bizarre creatures that challenge the validity of his temporal values. Examining issues including the essence of life, wisdom, death, redemption, and salvation, the novel presents a masterfully woven plot that marks the piece as one of MacDonald’s darkest and most intense contributions to the fantasy genre.
The novel begins with the introduction of Mr. Vane, a young educated man, who has inherited a fortune from his late father, including their family residence which has been in their family for centuries. Having a keen interest in books, Mr. Vane explores the house’s library, which is home to many old books. One day, he comes across an apparition of a man dressed in black, who he later discovers to be the ghost of Mr. Raven, the librarian of his great-grandfather. Deciding to follow the ghost, Mr. Vane is lead into a strange room where he finds a large mirror. Surprisingly, he notices that the mirror does not show a reflection, but instead shows an image of a foreign background and scenery. Subsequently, he falls through the mirror and finds himself in an unknown land, face to face with a raven. Losing all sense of time and space, Mr. Vane also realizes that the bird and Mr. Raven are one, as he witnesses his baffling ability to alter his form. So, begins Mr. Vane’s gripping journey as he witnesses the eerie wonders and dark elements of the strange land, while he also gradually comes to understand that his profane knowledge is not of much assistance in his new surroundings, and instead relies on a more profound outlook.
Nonetheless, Macdonald’s piece has enthralled and influenced many writers since its initial release, most notable of which is author C.S Lewis, who had made many references to the novel in his own works. Owing its success to MacDonald’s generous supply of myth, colorful imagination, allegorical references, and descriptive language, Lilith is guaranteed to mesmerize with its unique spiritual and philosophical ideas that impel its readers to ponder over their thoughts time and time again.
Other Audiobook
Audiobook: One-Eyed Griffin and Other Tales
collection of children’s fairytales including the tale of how the griffin lost one eye and
Audiobook: Hidden Treasures
“Some succeed while others fail. This is a recognized fact; yet history tells us that
Audiobook: David Copperfield (deutsch)
David Copperfield, Originaltitel ‘David Copperfield or The Personal History Experience and Observation of David Copperfield
Audiobook: In Kent with Charles Dickens
By his own admission, Thomas Frost found it hard to make a living from his
Audiobook: Bible (WNT) NT 09: Galatians
Some have compared Paul’s Letter to the fellowship at Galatia as the “Magna Carta” of
Audiobook: U. S. Energy Sector Vulnerabilities to Climate Change and Extreme Weather
This report—part of the Obama Administration’s efforts to support national climate change adaptation planning through
Audiobook: Boy Crusoe
Also published as” A Yankee Crusoe” . A 15 year old hard working and studious
Audiobook: Card Trick
The Psi Lodge had their ways and means of applying pressure, when pressure was needed.
Audiobook: göttliche Komödie – Das Fegefeuer
Die Commedia, in späterer Zeit auch Divina Commedia („Göttliche Komödie“) genannt, ist das Hauptwerk des
Audiobook: Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 057
Fifteen short nonfiction works in the public domain, independently chosen by the readers. Natural cataclysm
Audiobook: Living Animals of the World, Volume 1: Mammals
The Living Animals of the Natural World, subtitled “a popular Natural History”, proposed to present
Audiobook: Jessica’s First Prayer and Jessica’s Mother
Jessica is a little girl who used to be an actress till she grew too