Lilith: A Romance
Lilith, published in 1895, is George MacDonald's last and darkest fantasy. Mr. Vane, a young man who has inherited a house and a library, follows a raven that is also his family's old librarian through a mirror into a region of seven dimensions, where the dead sleep in a cold house awaiting a better waking, where the Little Ones never grow up, and where the city of Bulika is ruled by Lilith, Adam's first wife, who has refused repentance for ages. Vane's refusal to lie down and sleep when he is told to sets the plot in motion. The book is an allegory of death, pride and surrender, written with the strangeness of a dream. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Lilith: A Romance
Lilith: A Romance by George MacDonald can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is Lilith: A Romance in the public domain?
Yes. Lilith: A Romance by George MacDonald is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Lilith: A Romance?
About 6 h 17 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Lilith: A Romance?
Lilith: A Romance by George MacDonald is filed under "Science Fiction & Fantasy" in the Vinteuil library.
