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Assembled and edited by Julian Hawthorne and first published in 1907, the Old Time English volume of The Lock and Key Library features ten classic mysteries and ghost stories by Charles Dickens, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Thomas de Quincey, Charles Robert Maturin, Laurence Sterne, and William Makepeace Thackeray. This volume of The Lock and Key Library is sure to haunt and charm fans of ghost and detective mysteries alike.

Trauma, Wahnsinn und die dämonische Faszination der Liebe vermischen sich in dieser berühmten Erzählung .Schaurig-schön erzählt Hoffmann von der inneren Zerrissenheit seines Protagonisten, seines Pendelns zwischen Realität und Phantasie. Es ist vor allem eine finstere Erzählung über die Abgründe der menschlichen Psyche.

Als ich dieses Aphorismus vor mich hinsprach, klopfte ich an des Quacksalbers Thür. Ein Diener öffnete mir. Ein Besuch bei einem Quacksalber ist eine höchst erquickliche Aufregung. Es liegt etwas Pikantes in der Geringschätzung aller Vorsicht, womit wir uns solchem gesetzwidrigen Jagdmacher auf Menschenleben, der uns ohne Ansehen der Person umbringt, in die Arme werfen.

Listening to great writing is a pleasure unto itself. Sometimes the opening paragraph of a work, or even the first sentence, makes it obvious that you are in the hands of a master, and once venturing a few furtive steps onto the path of prose, no matter what forest it enters, valley it descends, or mountain it scales, you will walk the entire distance.

Aunque el mensaje que Bulwer-Lytton trata de transmitir en su novela, de que la erupcion que destruyo a Pompeya en los primeros anos de nuestra era, lo merecian por tratarse de una sociedad corrupta, puede ser discutible, nadie duda de lo emocionante de este romance historico.

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 ...

In the serene countryside, the Caxton familys peaceful existence is upended by a trip to London. There, Pisistratus, their son, receives an intriguing offer to become secretary to a prominent parliamentarian. This man’s wife, once adored by both Pisistratus father and uncle, chose a path more suited to her ambitious nature, leaving them heartbroken. Fate takes a twist as Pisistratus finds himself falling for her daughter, Fannie. Meanwhile, his uncle grapples with estrangement from his own son, and the pride of each family member seems to render reconciliation impossible. Driven by love and ...

While Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton is often remembered for penning the most infamous opening line in literature—It was a dark and stormy night... from his 1830 novel Paul Clifford—his melodrama Lady of Lyons once captivated Victorian audiences as one of the eras most celebrated plays. This tale of love and betrayal unfolds around the enchanting Pauline Deschapelles, who finds herself ensnared in a deceptive marriage to Claude Melnotte, the son of a gardener, thanks to the scheming of her former admirer, the Marquis Beauséant. With its rich themes of romance and deception, Lady of Lyons ...

In Zanoni, we meet a timeless Rosicrucian brother who faces an impossible dilemma to love is to risk losing his precious gift of immortality. His heart, however, is captured by the enchanting Viola Pisani, a promising opera singer from Naples and the daughter of a misunderstood Italian violinist. Complicating matters is Glyndon, an English gentleman also in love with Viola, who struggles with indecision and ultimately turns to the pursuit of the occult instead of proposing. Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous French Revolution in 1789, Zanoni, who has lived since the days of the ...

In The Coming Race, Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, the 1st Baron Lytton, invites readers into a captivating subterranean world that intertwines the mystical with the speculative fiction of his era. This pioneering novel, often regarded as one of the first works of science fiction, follows a wealthy traveler who stumbles upon an underground civilization inhabited by ethereal beings known as the Vril-ya. These enigmatic creatures, descendants of an ancient civilization, possess extraordinary powers and a vision for the future that threatens humanitys dominion over the surface. As the ...

Immerse yourself in a captivating anthology of 12 timeless ghost tales that delve into the eerie and supernatural. Featuring works by renowned authors such as Thomas Hardy, Fitz-James OBrien, and Margaret Oliphant, this collection is a must-listen for aficionados of classic ghost stories from a bygone era. - Summary by Phyllis Vincelli

Edward Bulwer-Lyttons "Die letzten Tage von Pompeji" ist ein historischer Roman, der die letzten Tage der Stadt Pompeji vor dem verheerenden Ausbruch des Vesuvs im Jahr 79 n. Chr. schildert. Der Roman, erstmals 1834 veröffentlicht, ist ein faszinierendes Werk, das sowohl die sozialen und kulturellen Aspekte der antiken Stadt als auch die dramatischen Ereignisse des Vulkanausbruchs beleuchtet. Bulwer-Lytton verwendet eine blumige und detailreiche Sprache, die den Leser in die Welt des antiken Pompeji eintauchen lässt.