Zicci is a gothic novel written by Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton, first published in 1838. The story is set in Naples, Italy, and follows the mysterious and enigmatic character of Zicci, a mesmerist and magician who possesses supernatural powers. Zicci is a master of the occult and is able to mesmerize people with his hypnotic gaze, manipulate their thoughts and emotions, and even predict the future.The novel revolves around the lives of three central characters - the young and beautiful Viola Pisani, her suitor, the poet Ugo Foscolo, and the mysterious Zicci. Viola is torn between her love for Ugo and her fascination with Zicci's supernatural powers. Ugo, on the other hand, is jealous of Zicci and is determined to expose him as a fraud.As the story unfolds, the reader is taken on a journey through the dark and mysterious world of the occult, where nothing is as it seems. The novel is filled with supernatural elements, including ghosts, apparitions, and mysterious happenings, which add to the eerie and unsettling atmosphere of the story.Zicci is a classic gothic novel that explores themes of love, jealousy, and the supernatural. It is a captivating and suspenseful read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.A mystical tale.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.