A Strange Story — Complete (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Victorian Gothic Romance of Mesmerism, Medicine, Occult Secrets, and Supernatural DreadBy Edward Bulwer Lytton Baron Lytton
Length19h 58m
About this audiobook
A Strange Story — Complete is Bulwer-Lytton's ambitious Victorian romance of science, mesmerism, and supernatural dread. Narrated by the rational physician Allen Fenwick, the novel stages a conflict between empirical medicine and occult possibility through the sinister figure of Margrave and the fragile, visionary Lilian Ashleigh. Its prose is ornate, speculative, and intensely rhetorical, placing Gothic inheritance in dialogue with nineteenth-century debates on spiritualism, animal magnetism, and the limits of materialist knowledge. Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Baron Lytton, was among the most versatile literary figures of his age: novelist, dramatist, politician, and social observer. His wide intellectual curiosity—ranging from history and politics to esotericism and psychological mystery—shaped this work's unusual fusion of romance and metaphysical inquiry. Written late in his career, the novel reflects both his command of popular narrative and his fascination with hidden forces beneath modern civilization. This book is recommended for readers interested in Victorian Gothic fiction, occult literature, and the uneasy boundary between science and superstition. Though elaborate in style, it rewards patient reading with philosophical depth, atmospheric power, and a memorable exploration of belief, fear, and human limitation.
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★★★★ 3.6 (542)
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GenreHorror, Romance
Length19 hrs 58 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 26, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1A Strange Story — Complete (Annotated)
26CHAPTER XIX.
2Introduction
27CHAPTER XX.
3Synopsis
28CHAPTER XXI.
4Historical Context
29CHAPTER XXII.
5Author Biography
30CHAPTER XXIII.
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6(Lord Lytton)
31CHAPTER XXIV.
7PREFACE.
32CHAPTER XXV.
8CHAPTER I.
33CHAPTER XXVI.
9CHAPTER II.
34CHAPTER XXVII.
10CHAPTER III.
35CHAPTER XXVIII.
11CHAPTER IV.
36CHAPTER XXIX.
12CHAPTER V.
37CHAPTER XXX.
13CHAPTER VI.
38CHAPTER XXXI.
14CHAPTER VII.
39CHAPTER XXXII.
15CHAPTER VIII.
40CHAPTER XXXIII.
16CHAPTER IX.
41CHAPTER XXXIV.
17CHAPTER X.
42CHAPTER XXXV.
18CHAPTER XI.
43CHAPTER XXXVI.
19CHAPTER XII.
44CHAPTER XXXVII.
20CHAPTER XIII.
45CHAPTER XXXVIII.
21CHAPTER XIV.
46Letter from Allen Fenwick to Lilian Ashleigh.
22CHAPTER XV.
47CHAPTER XXXIX.
23CHAPTER XVI.
48CHAPTER XL.
24CHAPTER XVII.
49CHAPTER XLI.
25CHAPTER XVIII.
50CHAPTER XLII.
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