The Cult of the Purple Rose: A Phase of Harvard Life is a novel written by Shirley Everton Johnson in 1902. The story revolves around a secret society at Harvard University called the Cult of the Purple Rose. The society is made up of a group of young men who are seeking a higher purpose in life and are drawn to the mysticism of the color purple.The protagonist of the story is a young man named Arthur Langdon, who becomes fascinated with the society and its members. He is invited to join the group and soon becomes deeply involved in their rituals and beliefs. However, as he delves deeper into the society, he begins to uncover dark secrets and questionable practices.The novel explores themes of secrecy, power, and the search for meaning in life. It also delves into the complexities of relationships and the consequences of blindly following a group or ideology.The Cult of the Purple Rose: A Phase of Harvard Life is a fascinating glimpse into the world of secret societies and the allure of mysticism. It is a thought-provoking read that will leave readers questioning their own beliefs and values.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.