Proem
E939708
Proem is the introductory section of Edward Bulwer-Lytton’s occult novel "Zanoni," setting the philosophical and mystical tone for the story that follows.
Statements (37)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
introductory text
ⓘ
literary work section ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
mysticism
ⓘ
occultism ⓘ romanticism ⓘ |
| author | Edward Bulwer-Lytton NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| chronologicalPosition | before main narrative of Zanoni ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| describes |
mystical background of Zanoni
ⓘ
philosophical background of Zanoni ⓘ |
| function |
introduction to Zanoni
ⓘ
sets mystical tone ⓘ sets philosophical tone ⓘ |
| genre |
mystical literature
ⓘ
occult fiction ⓘ philosophical fiction ⓘ |
| hasTitle | Proem NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| intendedEffect |
prepare reader for occult themes
ⓘ
prepare reader for philosophical reflection ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| literaryForm | prose ⓘ |
| literaryPeriod | Victorian era NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| narrativeRole | framing device ⓘ |
| partOf | Zanoni NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedWork | Zanoni NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| setsExpectationsFor |
occult narrative of Zanoni
ⓘ
tragic and romantic elements in Zanoni ⓘ |
| theme |
duality of matter and spirit
ⓘ
esoteric knowledge ⓘ fate and free will ⓘ immortality ⓘ love and transcendence ⓘ sacrifice ⓘ spiritual evolution ⓘ the nature of genius ⓘ |
| workContainedIn | first pages of Zanoni ⓘ |
| workType | proem ⓘ |
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