Marie Corelli's novel, 'Temporal Power: A Study in Supremacy', challenges the idea that man's ultimate goal should be to conquer nature. Through a conversation between two men, one a monarch and the other a gardener, the novel explores the limitations of human power and the masks we wear to attain it. As they sit in a Royal palace facing the sea, surrounded by the sweet fragrance of narcissi and the sparkle of yachts, the two men reflect on the futility of human civilization, laws, and customs that are all doomed to destruction and oblivion. With powerful prose and insight, Corelli's novel delves into the human condition and the quest for power, leaving readers with a haunting message about the true cost of supremacy.
