Mary Magdalen: A Chronicle

"Mary Magdalen: A Chronicle" is a vivid and stylistic reimagining of one of the New Testament's most enigmatic figures. Written with the ornate elegance characteristic of the American Decadent movement, Edgar Saltus presents a lush historical narrative that bridges the gap between sacred history and literary fiction. Set against the backdrop of the Roman occupation of Judea, the book explores the life of Mary Magdalen and her profound spiritual awakening.Saltus brings the ancient world to life through rich, sensory descriptions of Jerusalem and the surrounding landscape. The chronicle follows the transformation of its protagonist from a woman of worldly influence to a devoted follower of Jesus, capturing the political tensions and religious fervor of the era. Rather than a strictly theological study, this work functions as a psychological and atmospheric portrait of faith, desire, and redemption. Readers will find a unique blend of historical detail and poetic prose that emphasizes the timeless allure of the Magdalen legend. "Mary Magdalen: A Chronicle" remains a significant example of early 20th-century historical fiction, showcasing Saltus's ability to weave classical scholarship with provocative storytelling.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pages: 246, Hardcover, Tradd Street Press