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Synopsis
“Zanoni” is a book about two immortals and their lives during immortality. One being is the cold, calm, heartless, void of all passion; more intellect than man. The other is his pupil, Zanoni, the eternal youth with absolute power and knowledge, and all the capacity to love and be loved and because of that love, despair. Due to his love for his wife and child, he is compelled to remove himself from his exalted position and take on the mortal position as a human. However his teacher, Mejnour, is left behind to live immortal, alone…Please Note: This book is easy to read in true text, not scanned images that can sometimes be difficult to decipher. This eBook has bookmarks at chapter headings and is printable up to two full copies per year.
Is Zanoni appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This 1842 philosophical fantasy explores immortality, love, and sacrifice through two immortal beings. The language and pacing reflect Victorian literary style, which may challenge modern readers, but content is mild with no graphic violence or sexual content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, grief, and loss of immortality.
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Who'll love this
Teens interested in classic literature and philosophical questions about immortality and what it means to be human will find this thought-provoking.