Auriol; or, The Elixir of Life by William Harrison Ainsworth

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Author Ainsworth, William Harrison, 1805-1882
Illustrator Browne, Hablot Knight, 1815-1882
Title Auriol; or, The Elixir of Life
Note Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Auriol; or, The Elixir of Life" by William Harrison Ainsworth is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story delves into themes of alchemy and the quest for immortality through its titular character, Auriol Darcy, who finds himself intertwined with the alchemical ambitions of his great-grandfather, Doctor Lamb. The narrative opens with a rich historical tapestry, weaving between events of the past and the mysteries that the characters face. At the start of the novel, the prologue sets a tone of dark intrigue as it introduces Doctor Lamb, who is both a scientist and an alchemist, on the eve of the 17th century. A wounded man, Auriol Darcy, is brought to him, and through a series of events, he becomes entangled with Doctor Lamb's experiments to discover the elixir of life. The opening is filled with suspense and the supernatural, highlighting the contrasts between earthly desires and the ultimate quest for eternal life, foretelling the challenges Auriol will face as he grapples with the consequences of his newfound knowledge and destiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Detective and mystery stories
Subject Horror tales
Subject Gothic fiction
Subject Paranormal fiction
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EBook-No. 36481
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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