The Secret Power by Marie Corelli

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Author Corelli, Marie, 1855-1924
Title The Secret Power
Note Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Secret Power" by Marie Corelli is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds in Southern California, where a man lives in isolation in a small cabin, engrossed in his reading and scientific pursuits, seemingly disconnected from the world. The narrative introduces his interactions with a strong and committed woman named Manella, who brings him food from a nearby hotel. Their conversations reveal contrasting views on love, existence, and the nature of relationships, particularly highlighting the man's cynical perspective on affection and attraction. At the start of the novel, vivid imagery captures a tranquil yet majestic setting as a cloud drifts over mountainous landscapes, paralleling the protagonist's isolation. We meet the man, whose name is not yet disclosed, and witness his philosophical musings on life, love, and the human condition, while Manella expresses her yearning for connection and care. Their dynamic shifts between playful banter and deeper, charged conversations about the essence of love and the societal expectations surrounding it, leaving the reader curious about the development of their relationship. The dialogue hints at underlying tensions, particularly as Manella grapples with her feelings for him, while he steadfastly maintains a belief in the absence of true love. This opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of themes such as isolation, romance, existential inquiry, and the conflict between emotion and intellect. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Sicily (Italy) -- Fiction
Subject California -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 3831
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 9, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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