Vanitas

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Set in a decaying Italian estate in the 19th century, the novel follows Henry Clifford, who becomes obsessed with a mysterious mirror found in a sealed room. As he investigates the estate's dark history, he experiences terrifying visions, encounters a ghostly figure, and faces the sinister forces at play. Themes of death, decay, and the supernatural permeate this Gothic horror story, highlighting the darker aspects of human nature. The book is a classic that has significantly influenced the genre.