THE JEWEL OF SEVEN STARS (Horror Classic) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Thrilling Tale of a Weird Scientist's Attempt to Revive an Ancient Egyptian MummyBy Bram Stoker
Length11h
About this audiobook
Bram Stoker's The Jewel of Seven Stars is a late-Victorian Gothic romance of archaeology, mesmerism, and occult resurrection, centered on the attempt to revive Queen Tera, an ancient Egyptian sovereign whose will seems to survive across millennia. Written in a richly atmospheric, suspense-driven style, the novel joins fin-de-siècle anxieties about empire, science, gender, and the supernatural, transforming Egyptological fascination into a meditation on knowledge pursued beyond moral certainty. Stoker, best known for Dracula, brought to this 1903 novel his theatrical instincts, fascination with pseudoscience, and deep awareness of contemporary debates about hypnotism, heredity, and the limits of rational inquiry. His career as manager for actor Henry Irving sharpened his sense of dramatic revelation and staged terror, while the era's Egyptomania and imperial collecting culture supplied a potent imaginative framework for a story about possession, ambition, and historical trespass. This edition is recommended for readers of classic horror, Gothic fiction, and Victorian speculative literature who want more than conventional thrills. Though less famous than Dracula, it is a compelling, intellectually suggestive work whose eerie power lies in its ambiguity: is the past being studied, mastered, or dangerously awakened?
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.7 (5.7K)
Includes Goodreads, Amazon
GenreHorror
Length11 hrs
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 24, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE JEWEL OF SEVEN STARS (Horror Classic) (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6Chapter I A Summons in the Night
7Chapter II Strange Instructions
8Chapter III The Watchers
9Chapter IV The Second Attempt
10Chapter V More Strange Instructions
11Chapter VI Suspicions
12Chapter VII The Traveller's Loss
13Chapter VIII The Finding of the Lamps
14Chapter IX The Need of Knowledge
15Chapter X The Valley of the Sorcerer
16Chapter XI A Queen's Tomb
17Chapter XII The Magic Coffer
18Chapter XIII Awaking From the Trance
19Chapter XIV The Birth-Mark
20Chapter XV The Purpose of Queen Tera
21Chapter XVI The Cavern
22Chapter XVII Doubts and Fears
23Chapter XVIII The Lesson of the "Ka"
24Chapter XIX The Great Experiment
25Analysis
26Reflection
27Memorable Quotes
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