Madame Blavatsky and the Romance of Sorcery is a book by Sax Rohmer that explores the life and work of Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, a controversial figure in the spiritualist and occultist movements of the late 19th century. Blavatsky was the founder of the Theosophical Society, which sought to promote spiritual and philosophical ideas from around the world.Rohmer delves into Blavatsky's early life, her travels around the world, and her involvement in various esoteric societies. He also examines her controversial writings, which were often criticized for their alleged plagiarism and lack of scientific evidence.The book explores the fascinating world of spiritualism and occultism in the late 19th century, and how Blavatsky's teachings influenced the beliefs of many people at the time. Rohmer also delves into the controversies surrounding Blavatsky's life, including accusations of fraud and deception.Overall, Madame Blavatsky and the Romance of Sorcery provides a comprehensive and intriguing look at one of the most influential figures in the spiritualist and occultist movements of the late 19th century.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Romance of Sorcery, by Sax Rohmer. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766132242.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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