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The Red Lion: The Elixir of Eternal Life Paperback – THX, January 1, 1998

by Maria Szepes (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 421 ratings
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Conceived amidst the horrors and hellfire of the Second World War, Mria Szepes' novel about a man's search for the Elixir of Life offered a glimpse of hope at a time of con-flagration. By giving a broad cosmic perspective to the events touching the lives of everyone in Europe in those years, she put human existence in a broader scale extending beyond daily life and put forth a reason for existence within the entirety of the Universe. After the war this remarkable book was published in Budapest but was soon banned by the government. Following decades of hibernation, like the Phoenix rising from its ashes, it took on a new life. It was translated into German and, in 1984, became "Book of the Month" in Germany. Then in 1985 it won fourth place in the prestigious Fritz Lasswitz award as the most interesting foreign novel. That year it was republished in Hungary, and altogether in Europe more than 300,000 copies have been sold.
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    Horus Publishing
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    January 1, 1998
  5. Dimensions
    6.5 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0965262170
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0965262170
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paper 0-9652621-8-9 Originally published in 1946 in Hungary, this ambitious and relentlessly arcane novel reshapes the stuff of legend into a compelling, if ponderous, philosophical melodrama. Subtitled ``The Elixir of Eternal Life,'' it recounts the harrowing adventures endured, over a span of four centuries, by Hans Burgner, a 16th-century alchemist's apprentice who murders his master in order to possess a potion rumored to confer the gift of immortality. Having drunk this elixir, Burgner is condemned to be repeatedly reborn, century after century, as a cursed visionary who sees, but is powerless to prevent, the injustices and cruelties that lie in wait for his fellowmen. Eventually purified by his sufferings, Cornelius (Hans's final incarnation) fulfills his destiny: to prophesy, to a world ravaged by war, the reappearance of the Messiah. Discursive and hyperbolic, The Red Lion, a bulky mixture of biblical, alchemical, and historical lore (which rather resembles Eugene Sue's epic romance The Wandering Jew), nevertheless explores with passionate intensity its deeply flawed hero's passage from sin and error, through a world more flawed even than he, to a paradoxical state of grace. It's a very imperfect novel, but a memorable reading experience all the same. -- Copyright ©1998, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Horus Publishing (January 1, 1998)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 390 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0965262170
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0965262170
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.62 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 421 ratings

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I paid a premium price for this book. I took it with me on a trip overseas. I just opened it to find the print is damaged and its very difficult to read. I highlighted just one page for you to see. The whole book is this way. It’s unfortunate as it’s a great story.I am extremely dissatisfied nit sure what could be done as returning it would be difficult from overseas.
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CWest
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read
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Definitely a book you will struggle to put down. It is very well written and captivates the mind. I thought initially that it would take a while to get through, but I finished the book in four days. LOL! Highly recommended, but a little warning, it will be handy to use google, and a French and Latin translator to understand some phrases here and there. Still worth the effort though.
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Elba Cruz
5.0 out of 5 stars I am really enjoying reading this book.
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I have not finished reading this book. It is well written and so far it has kept my interest and I look forward to reading it every night. It centers around an individual that comes across the elixir of life and the story seems to unfold from there. If your interest is in the mystics this may be a book for you. The five stars is because the book is very well written and it resonates with me. The characters are colorful and well developed.
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Jamie
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book!
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2023
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I have waited years for it to be reprinted, and I am so happy to finally have it in my hands. For my one on the spiritual path, it is a treasure.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024
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I literally can’t put it down! I even took it to work with me! Must read!
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Elizabeth
4.0 out of 5 stars The Red Lion
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The book was long and sometimes boring but I loved the story. Makes you wonder how things are on the other side.
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alex barnea
5.0 out of 5 stars great book
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A great story about alchemy and circle of life. Worth a read, very interesting and captivating writing. One wonders if this happened in real life.
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Sam Beck
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing story skillfully told
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2022
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This story is somehow remarkably familiar and yet I know I’ve never read anything quite like it. Simply as a fascinating concept, it is worth the read. However, the writing is so vivid and lucid that I found myself wanting to believe it was actually somehow a work of nonfiction.
I know I will reread this one a few times over the years.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Finally available at an affordable price!
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2022
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Hands down the greatest book I’ve ever read. Every time i read through it more is highlighted. Like the guy said in the forward of the book, something to the effect “depending on where you’re at in life this book will either terrify you or give you hope” very true!! Hope it’s adapted into a worthy series because one movie will never do it justice!
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Els
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the money
Reviewed in Belgium on April 20, 2024
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Good book if you are interested in alchemy!
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chic
5.0 out of 5 stars The best book I've read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 30, 2023
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Cannot recommend this book enough,
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Shamane
5.0 out of 5 stars Sehr netter Händler
Reviewed in Germany on March 26, 2022
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Danke für ihre Liebe und ihre Arbeit <3 Das Buch ist Klasse ! Ein must have !
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a gem
Reviewed in Canada on May 17, 2017
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The book is a gem and must read for anyone that has questions about god regardless of their belief. One of the characters in the story will fit you perfectly, so which are you and how far or close you are from immortality?!
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Joe Mikulas
5.0 out of 5 stars Journey thru life
Reviewed in Australia on October 10, 2019
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Great novel and educational the purpose of life
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