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The quiet country life of the Caxton family is interrupted by a visit to London. There the son, Pisistratus, is offered the position of secretary to a leader in Parliament. That parliamentarian's wife was loved as a girl by both Pisistratus' father and uncle; but she had passed them both by to make a marriage better suited to an ambitious woman. By a freak of fate, Pisistratus now falls in love with her daughter Fannie. Meanwhile, Pisistratus' uncle is estranged from his own son. Between each person's pride, the rift doesn't seem possible to settle. Pisistratus does what he can to heal the ...

Almost always when we think of Ghost Stories, we first think of those written by the Victorians. If you want a really good ghost story to bring that edge of chill, that foreboding of dread, that feeling that in an empty house we are not quite alone and that sometimes the sharp, sheer shock of what just happened is upon us then look no further than ‘The Victorian Ghost Story’ for your reading and listening pleasure.

Almost always when we think of Ghost Stories, we first think of those written by the Victorians. When you consider the depth of literary talent available over the extraordinary length of Queen Victoria’s reign, allied to the fascination with their all things spiritual on ‘the other side’, then perhaps it’s simply right place, right time. Whatever the reasons given or proffered the reality and known facts are that if you want a really good ghost story to bring that edge of chill, that foreboding of dread, then look no further than ‘The Victorian Ghost Story’ for your listening pleasure.

Edward Bulwer-Lytton's book is ostensibly a work of Science Fiction. It deals with an underground race of advanced beings, masters of Vril energy - a strange power that can both heal and destroy - who intend to leave their subterranean existence and conquer the world. But the book has been seen by many as a barely concealed account of Hidden Wisdom, a theory that has attracted many strange bed-fellows, including the French author Louis Jacolliot, the Polish explorer Ferdinand Ossendowsky, and Adolf Hitler.

Vril: The Power of the Coming Race is a classic 19th-century science fiction and occult novel by Edward Bulwer-Lytton. The story follows an explorer who discovers an advanced subterranean civilization known as the Vril-ya, a powerful humanoid race that harnesses a mysterious energy force called “Vril.” The novel blends speculative science, utopian society, telepathy, advanced technology, and esoteric philosophy, and later became influential in occult and conspiracy literature.

Vril, the Power of the Coming Race (1870) by Edward Bulwer-Lytton is an early science fiction novel. The setting is a strange subterranean world inhabited by beautiful entities that resemble the angels described in scripture. The advanced beings known as Vril-ya live underground - using the mysterious "Vril" as an energy source - but intend to reclaim the surface of the earth as their own. The narrator ends up deep inside the Earth via a natural chasm in a mine shaft.

A great collection of 12 classic stories about ghosts and the supernatural. Included are stories by Thomas Hardy, Fitz-James O'Brien, and Margaret Oliphant. Recommended for fans of classic ghost stories of yesteryear. - Summary by Phyllis Vincelli

Questo libro, di Edward Bulwer-Lytton, scritto nel 1842 tratta di esoterismo, ma è, al tempo stesso, un libro di avventura, e anche un romanzo storico, visto che si svolge nel 1791, tra l'Italia e la Francia, e che uno dei personaggi ritratti è Robespierre.Zanoni, il protagonista, è uno degli ultimi Rosa-Croce che si trova a fronteggiare il dilemma tra amore terreno e conoscenza dell’occulto.Ed è questo , un dilemma non da poco, che neanche l’amico Mejnour, altro Rosacroce, non riesce a sciogliere.

Do you believe in ghosts? If you do you probably treat any rendezvous with them with more than a fair share of caution. If you don’t then you’re probably keen to disprove their existence and find a rational explanation for whatever is going on and immediately make plans to enter the haunted house. In this volume our authors are very keen to show why the latter is not the wisest of moves.

Dive into the eerie and enthralling world of the supernatural with master anthologist Joseph Lewis Frenchs collection of the finest ghost stories ever penned. From the early influential works of Daniel Defoe and Edward Bulwer-Lytton to the chilling narratives of contemporary legends like M. R. James, Algernon Blackwood, and E. F. Benson, this anthology promises to deliver a treasure trove of haunting tales that will keep you on the edge of your seat and awake through the darkest hours of the night! - Summary by Ben Tucker

Edward George Earle Bulwer-Lytton was born on the 25th May 1803 the youngest of three sons. In 1828 his novel, ‘Pelham’, brought him an income, together with commercial and critical success. He followed these with a string of applauded works across several genres: historical fiction, mystery, romance, the occult, science fiction and poetry.

Paul Clifford is the story of a man who leads a dual life; he is both a criminal and a wealthy gentleman. The novel is best known for its opening sentence, often parodied: "It was a dark and stormy night."

"The Haunters and the Haunted" is both a wonderful ghost story and a well-crafted example of Bulwer-Lytton's theory of the supernatural. It represents nearly 20 years' study of paranormal phenomena. On the one hand, it is a chilling tale of ghosts and terror, but on the other, it illustrate the author's theory "that the Supernatural is Impossible, and that what is called supernatural is only a something in the laws of nature of which we have been hitherto ignorant."

Last Days of Pompeii is a captivating novel by Edward Bulwer-Lytton, penned in 1834. Once a bestseller, this literary gem has faded into obscurity, yet it vividly depicts the catastrophic destruction of Pompeii following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Through its rich characters, the novel explores the contrasts between the opulent lifestyle of first-century Rome and the ancient cultures that preceded it, as well as the emerging societal trends. The protagonist, Glaucus, embodies the Greek spirit overshadowed by Roman dominance, while his rival, Arbaces, symbolizes the enduring ...

Vor dem Hintergrund der Naturkatastrophe vom 24. August 79, dem Ausbruch des Vesuv, entsteht ein spannendes Bild des damaligen Leben im alten Rom, einem Schmelztiegel aus Römern, Griechen und Ägyptern, in dem der (betrügerische) Mysterien- und Orakelkult der Göttin Isis mit der Heilslehre der "Nazarener" konkurriert. Mit der Entlarvung eines Mörders entgeht der Held mit seiner Geliebten Jone dem Verderben und beide werden Christen.

"The Incantation", also published as "A Strange Story", is the tale of Dr. Allan Fenwick, a rational materialist who is forced into a series of encounters with clairvoyance, ghosts, and hypnotism. The Victorian narrative blends romance, science, and various occult phenomena in an intriguing way. Dr. Fenwick braves all to rescue his beloved Lillian.

The Weird Circle, featuring tales of terror and horror, aired from 1943-1947, mainly on the Mutual radio network. This episode was originally broadcast on September 5, 1943.

Enter, if you will, the solemn and enchanted chambers of The Edward Bulwer-Lytton Library, where romance and ruin, mystery and magnificence, move once more in living procession before the mind. Here are revived, in their full original form, the celebrated works of that master who united the splendour of history with the shadowy pomp of the supernatural, and gave alike to passion, ambition, and destiny their most stately utterance. Within this library, the listener may wander among fallen empires, secret hearts, and visionary worlds, and hear again those accents of an age at once grand, ...

In Paul Clifford, the complexities of our social fabric are laid bare through a compelling narrative that invites readers to reflect on the fate of individuals shaped by circumstances beyond their control. This novel delves into the stark contrast between societal norms, often cloaked in deception, and the moral dilemmas faced by those caught in a web of adversity. It poses a poignant question to society, urging us to reconsider our responsibilities toward those who suffer from the consequences of their environment. As we follow the journey of the titular character, we are reminded of the ...

Daniel Douglas ist vom Wunsch besessen, einmal eine Nacht in einem Spukhaus zu verbringen. Durch einen Freund erfährt er von einem offenbar mehr als geeigneten Objekt: dem verfluchten Haus in der Oxford Street. Seit Jahren blieb dort kein Mieter länger als ein paar Tage. Daniel Douglas beschließt dennoch, die Nacht in dem verfluchten Haus zu verbringen ...