Ardath: The Story of a Dead Self

Ardath is a Gothic novel that explores themes of spirituality reincarnation and the mystical. The story revolves around a man named Heliobas who possesses psychic powers and the ability to communicate with the dead. The narrative follows the experiences of the protagonist Theos Alwyn as he becomes entangled with Heliobas and his supernatural abilities. The novel delves into themes of life death and the afterlife and incorporates elements of the paranormal and the occult.Marie Corelli was known for her vivid and melodramatic storytelling and her novels often featured elements of the supernatural the spiritual and the mysterious. Ardath is a prime example of her work and was quite popular in its time. It's an interesting reflection of the Victorian and Edwardian fascination with spiritualism and the supernatural.