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Summary: Strange Little Book from Forgotten Bestselling Writer
Review: In 1910, Marie Corelli managed to have this little book published. Its content is little more than that of a pamphlet, and is written as a "fantasy" about a motorcar driven by "the Avenger, the Destroyer, the Torturer of Soul," in short, the Devil. I believe it is intended as a warning against modern technology invading the British society, but I'd rather like to leave its interpretation to you. Even the avid fans of her books feel very perplexed after reading it. I have read many books of Corelli, but still don't know how to think about it. Real curio.Kessinger's edition is probably reproduced from an older one, which was printed in large, old letters with Severn's illusrations. But the illustrations are far from clear; they are heavily blurred, but whether the blur was originated from the original book, or found only in this edition (or my copy) is not known. By the way, Arthur Severn is a son of much famous Joseph Severn, who nursed the dying poet John Keats in Roma.
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Summary: Strange Little Book from Forgotten Bestselling Writer
Review: In 1910, Marie Corelli managed to have this little book published. Its content is little more than that of a pamphlet, and is written as a "fantasy" about a motorcar driven by "the Avenger, the Destroyer, the Torturer of Soul," in short, the Devil. I believe it is intended as a warning against modern technology invading the British society, but I'd rather like to leave its interpretation to you. Even the avid fans of her books feel very perplexed after reading it. I have read many books of Corelli, but still don't know how to think about it. Real curio. Kessinger's edition is probably reproduced from an older one, which was printed in large, old letters with Severn's illusrations. But the illustrations are far from clear; they are heavily blurred, but whether the blur was originated from the original book, or found only in this edition (or my copy) is not known. By the way, Arthur Severn is a son of much famous Joseph Severn, who nursed the dying poet John Keats in Roma.
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Summary: more Corelli magic
Review: The writing of Marie Corelli was a glorious discovery. The Devils Motor is a short tale put out with illustrations by Arthur Severn. It lacks the depth and intensity of The Sorrows of Satan but it is still a fine read. Corelli exhibits less compassion for the devil in this tale than in The Sorrows of Satan. There is still a bit of a Faustian overture in this tale. Ultimately one can still save ones soul. Corelli seemed obsessed with salvation. She went against the grain of much late 19th Century literature and achieved great success. As in The Sorrows of Satan there is finally gradually, gently and by faint degrees, glimmers of pale gold dividing the darkness with the wavering rise of dawn. (her words) Indeed, from darkness unto light. It is a biblical theme Marie Corelli knew all too well and a fine job she does.
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Summary: more Corelli magic
Review: The writing of Marie Corelli was a glorious discovery. The Devils Motor is a short tale put out with illustrations by Arthur Severn. It lacks the depth and intensity of The Sorrows of Satan but it is still a fine read. Corelli exhibits less compassion for the devil in this tale than in The Sorrows of Satan. There is still a bit of a Faustian overture in this tale. Ultimately one can still save ones soul. Corelli seemed obsessed with salvation. She went against the grain of much late 19th Century literature and achieved great success. As in The Sorrows of Satan there is finally gradually, gently and by faint degrees, glimmers of pale gold dividing the darkness with the wavering rise of dawn. (her words) Indeed, from darkness unto light. It is a biblical theme Marie Corelli knew all too well and a fine job she does.
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