AURIOL OR THE ELIXIR OF LIFE
Book Details + Condition: Arno Press (New York). First Edition thus, 1976. Part of Arno Press' hard-to-find "Supernatural & Occult Fiction" collection. Facsimile reprint of the original publication by W. Harrison Ainsworth, originally released in 1844. Hardcover with purple boards and silver titling to front and spine. With illustrations by H.K. Browne. 246 pages. It was first published in 1844 in serial form, under the title Revelations of London. AURIOL “is a captivating novel that explores the consequences of a fateful decision. The story follows Auriol Darcy, who discovers the elixir of life, and gains eternal youth and health. In a misguided attempt to attain wealth, Auriol makes a pact with the devil, not realizing the steep price he must pay. Escaping the clutches of the devil proves to be a formidable challenge, and the novel's three-part structure builds suspense leading to an unexpected twist ending. Despite its publication in 1844, the novel feels remarkably modern.” [Audio.com]
From the massive occult collection of King Lawrence Parker - academic, dissertation author, and book collector extraordinaire. Book is in near-new, unread condition, with firm binding, bright boards, and a clean interior. Please see our other listings for more rare Arno Press publications.
