The narrator of this delightful and instructive tale, written at the turn of the century, escapes to the magnificence of the Tyrolean Alps for a much-needed respite from the angst of his life. There, he encounters a dwarf who seems to understand the dilemmas that cloud his brain. The dwarf leads him to the Brothers of the Golden and Rosy Cross, where he commences monastic study.Hartmann writes poetically about the beauty of the Alps and skillfully weaves the actual beliefs and practices of the ancient Rosicrucians into a tale that includes magic and an alchemical laboratory, mind-reading dwarfs and unexpected revelations. 'A classic in the genre of spiritual fiction first published in 1910.' Reveals the beliefs and practice of the Rosicrucians in a charming, fantastical story.
- ISBN10 1797622919
- ISBN13 9781797622910
- Publish Date 20 February 2019 (first published September 1991)
- Publish Status Active
- Imprint Independently Published
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 106
- Language English