A Strange Story - Lytton, Edward Bulwer
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"A Strange Story" is a novel written by British author Edward Bulwer-Lytton. The book is a Gothic horror story that explores the themes of love, death, and the supernatural. The plot revolves around a young scholar named Allan Fenwick, who is studying alchemy and the occult. When his beloved wife dies, Fenwick becomes obsessed with the idea of bringing her back to life. He turns to a mysterious and powerful magician named Margrave for help, and together they attempt to raise the dead. As Fenwick delves deeper into the world of the supernatural, he discovers dark secrets and dangerous powers…mehr

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"A Strange Story" is a novel written by British author Edward Bulwer-Lytton. The book is a Gothic horror story that explores the themes of love, death, and the supernatural. The plot revolves around a young scholar named Allan Fenwick, who is studying alchemy and the occult. When his beloved wife dies, Fenwick becomes obsessed with the idea of bringing her back to life. He turns to a mysterious and powerful magician named Margrave for help, and together they attempt to raise the dead. As Fenwick delves deeper into the world of the supernatural, he discovers dark secrets and dangerous powers that threaten to destroy him. Will he get successful to bring his wife back? He must navigate a treacherous web of betrayal in order to uncover the truth and save himself from the forces of darkness. The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of occult practices and its exploration of the psychological effects of grief and obsession.
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Edward George Bulwer Lytton was a prolific English author, poet, novelist and politician, he served at the prestigious post of Secretary of the State for the Colonies of the United Kingdom. He was born in London on 23 May 1803. His father was General William Bulwer of Heydon Hall, mother was Elizabeth Barbara Lytton. He was a delicate child but a rapid learner. He started writing verses at ten years of age. He went to Trinity College of Cambridge. For English verse Sculpture he won the Chancellor Gold Medal. His first novel, the glorious Byronic romance Falkland, was not liked by people. But his second novel, Pelham or The Adventure of a Gentleman, was a hit and he began his successful fluent career in literary writing. He joined politics as a member of the Whigs, liberal political party. He died on 18 January 1873. His notable works - Pelham, The Last Days of Pompeii, The Coming Race, The Haunted and Haunters, Zanoni: A Rosicrucian Tale, Harold: The Last of Saxon Kings, Alice or the Mysteries, Athens: It's Rise and Fall etc. Lytton used some considerable phrases - 'It was dark and Stormy night', 'Almighty dollar, the pen is mightier than the sword' etc.