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Ardath

Ardath

Written by: Marie Corelli
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Step into the mystical world of Victorian-era writer Marie Corelli as she weaves a tale rich with supernatural and gothic elements in her epic work, Ardath The Story of a Dead Self. Follow Theos Alwyn, a disillusioned atheist poet, as he embarks on a profound journey to a monastery nestled in the Caucasus mountains. This quest for spiritual enlightenment leads him to the enchanting field of Ardath, a realm that offers him a glimpse into an alternate version of himself that transcends both space and time. - Summary by Lisa StatlerCopyright International Ambient Sounds Art Spirituality
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