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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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 ...

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 ...

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.

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."

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Die Gruselkabinett Hörspiel Box 2 beinhaltet die Geschichten: "Die Unschuldsengel" von Henry James, "Das vefluchte Haus" von Edward Bulwer-Lytton, "Die Totenbraut" von Friedrich Laun und "Dr. Jekyll und Mr. Hyde" von Robert Louis Stevenson.

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.

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.