Ada Langworthy Collier's 'Lilith' is a captivating romantic novel that delves into themes of love, morality, and the supernatural. Written in a lyrical and poetic style, the book transports readers to a mystical world where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur. Collier's rich descriptions and vivid imagery create a deeply immersive reading experience that leaves a lasting impression on the reader. 'Lilith' is a unique blend of romance and fantasy that showcases Collier's mastery of both genres. Set in a hauntingly beautiful landscape, the novel explores the complexities of human relationships and the power of love to transcend all barriers. Collier's exquisite prose and intricate storytelling make 'Lilith' a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - Hand-picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Zusammenfassung
Lilith is a rendition of the old rabbinical legend of Lilith, the first woman, whose life story was dropped unrecorded from the early world, and whose home, hope, and Eden were passed to another woman. The author warns us in her preface that she has not followed the legend closely. In her hands, Lilith becomes an embodiment of mother-love that has existed forever, and it is her name that lends its itself to the lullabies repeated to young children. The author not only freely changes the legend of Lilith, but is free with the unities of her own story. It is full of internal inconsistencies in narrative, and anachronisms. The legend is to the effect that God first created Adam and Lilith, equal in authority; that the clashing this led to was so great, that Lilith was cast out from Eden, and the marital experiment tried again, on a different principle, by the creation of Eve.