Franz Hartmann (1838 - 1912) was a German physician, mystic, theosophist, astrologer and author. His works include books on metaphysical/esoteric arts and biographies of Jakob Böhme and Paracelsus. He was an associate of Helena Blavatsky at Adyar. As the classic Rosicrucian fiction, "Zanoni", "With the Adepts" tells us the story of a hero on his journey quest. Filled with symbolic, metaphysical lessons, this Rosicrucian work of fiction inspires, teaches and lifts up the reader.