The Cult Of The Purple Rose: A Phase Of Harvard Life

by Shirley Everton Johnson

The Cult of the Purple A Phase of Harvard Life is a novel written by Shirley Everton Johnson and published in 1902. The story revolves around a secret society called the ""Purple Rose"" that exists within Harvard University. The society is composed of a group of young men who are bound by a shared interest in mysticism and the occult.The protagonist of the story is a Harvard student named John Blair, who becomes intrigued by the Purple Rose and its members. He is eventually initiated into the society and becomes deeply involved in its activities. However, as he delves deeper into the world of the Purple Rose, he begins to realize that there is more to the society than meets the eye.As the story progresses, John becomes embroiled in a series of mysterious and dangerous events that threaten his life and the lives of those around him. He must navigate the treacherous world of the Purple Rose and uncover its secrets before it's too late.The Cult of the Purple Rose is a fascinating exploration of the darker side of academia and the human psyche. It is a gripping tale of mystery, suspense, and intrigue that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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.

170 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1902

Reviews

[Jesse Field · Rating 2 out of 5]

Hawt

Denholm was a delicate looking fellow, not more than eighteen, who appeared rather nervous, as if he were taking
the most important step of his life in entering Harvard. Still the upper-classmen were inclined to give "Freshleigh" a chance to get
settled before they made a careful investigation as regards his qualifications for their set or their societies.

That afternoon wagons from the finest furniture store in Boston delivered a brass bedstead of
the richest pattern, a handsome desk, bookcases, easy chairs, couches and enough other furniture to equip a house rather than three rooms
in Beck; and soon there came men to lay Turkish rugs and hang tapestries and curtains; and in a day or two expressmen brought crates
of pictures and boxes of books and bric-a-brac for the new tenant.

The fellows had noticed also that Denholm seemed to have no end of clothes, no one of them having seen him in a suit the second
time. They wonderfed what kind of a millionaire he was, and if they had not condemned him too quickly. Besides, the senior said that he had caught a glimpse of the interior of his rooms which he saw were fitted up elegantly and in good taste.

Coding?

... four of the fellows who espoused the cause of different candidates, paired off and retired long enough to bring in mattresses and prepared tomake a night of it. Others followed the leadand in another hour the place looked like the interior of a Turkish bath house. Meantime, on motion, a new ballot was had from time to time, and the tellers performed their duties faithfully. Yet, there was no change in the result. All night long the balloting continued and men were roused from their slumbers to demonstrate again their loyalty to the candidates who happened to be their friends.

Queer? Yawn?

The accompanist
played the introduction, and then she sang with
all the technique of an accomplished singer, the
gem from Maritana, which runs :

Scenes that are brightest
May charm awhile,
Hearts which are lightest
And eyes that smile ;
Yet o'er them above us,
Tho' nature beam.
With none to love us
How sad they seem.

A burst of applause followed this brilliant achievement and many of the fellows rushed forward to offer their congratulations.

[Patrik · Rating 2 out of 5]

If this book didn't exist, the humankind would still be fine.