Julius Levallon An Episode

Julius LeVallon: An Episode is a novel written by Algernon Blackwood. The book follows the life of the titular character Julius LeVallon from his birth in a remote English cottage to his eventual enlightenment in the mystical city of Starnome. The story begins with Juliuss unusual birth in which his mother dies and his father disappears leaving him in the care of a mysterious nurse. As Julius grows up he displays a number of supernatural abilities including telekinesis and clairvoyance which eventually lead him to the attention of a group of spiritual seekers. Julius is brought to Starnome a city in the Himalayas where he meets a group of enlightened beings known as the Masters of the Light. Throughout the novel Blackwood explores a number of spiritual themes including reincarnation the nature of consciousness and the power of the mind. He also delves into the idea of a hidden world of spiritual forces that lies beyond the physical realm.