The Life Everlasting: A Reality of Romance

"The Life Everlasting: A Reality of Romance" by Marie Corelli is a story set in the early 1900s that examines meanings of spirituality and the search to better understand life through individuals wrestling with love, personal hardship, and what it means to have a soul. The book begins with the author sharing their goal: to explore the meaning of human existence and its link to greater truths. The author also critiques society’s shallow values and pushes for people to look within themselves. Then we meet the main character, who joins the rich Harland family—including the sick Morton Harland and his daughter Catherine—on a yacht trip. This sets the scene to explore happiness, spiritual growth, and the difficult relationships and personal battles that develop throughout the story