Synopsis
The Weird of the Wanderer is a novel written by Frederick William Rolfe, published in 1912. The story follows the life of a young man named Nicholas Crabbe, who is a wanderer and a dreamer. He travels through Europe, seeking adventure and pursuing his artistic passions. Along the way, he encounters strange and mysterious characters, including a beautiful woman who seems to hold a dark secret.As Nicholas continues on his journey, he becomes increasingly obsessed with the woman and her secrets. He delves deeper into the mysteries surrounding her, and his quest leads him to dark and dangerous places. Along the way, he must confront his own demons and face the consequences of his actions.The Weird of the Wanderer is a Gothic novel that explores themes of love, obsession, and the supernatural. It is a haunting and atmospheric tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. With its vivid descriptions and richly drawn characters, this book is a must-read for fans of Gothic literature and dark romance.The silver god, and the golden goddess, before many gods and goddesses. . . . The silver god, and the golden goddess on a throne. . . . The silver god, following the star."" Having said these words, which seemed to be nonsensical, he tired me. Whereat I smacked him, shaking his hand till the dark ink trickled over his thighs; and so I dismissed him to relieve Nesamun at the steering-oar.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.
About the Author
Frederick William Rolfe, better known as Baron Corvo and also calling himself 'Frederick William Serafino Austin Lewis Mary Rolfe' (1860 - 1913), was an English writer, artist, photographer and eccentric. Rolfe spent most of his life as a freelance writer, mainly in England but eventually in Venice. He lived in the era before the welfare state and relied on benefactors for support. But he had an argumentative nature and had a tendency to fall out spectacularly with most of the people who tried to help him and offer him room and board. Eventually, out of money and out of luck, he died in Venice from a stroke on 25 October 1913. He was buried on the Isola di San Michele, Venice. Rolfe's life provided the basis for The Quest for Corvo by A.J.A. Symons, an "experiment in biography" regarded as a minor classic in the field. This same work reveals that Rolfe had an unlikely enthusiast in the person of Maundy Gregory.
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