Edward Bulwer-Lytton

"Rienzi, Last of the Roman Tribunes" Bulwer-Lytton has created a true masterpiece that inspired none other than the great Wagner to create his opera titled "Rienzi." Set during the Italian Renaissance period, in the 14th century, the story depicts the rise and fall of Rienzi, the beloved last Tribune of Rome and his lovely wife Nina. Intrigue dog this great man at every stage and backstabbers are always around the corner, but Reinzi towers above them all. However, his formidable nemesis, Walter de Montreal, will not let him go that easily

e-artnow presents to you this meticulously edited Edward Bulwer-Lytton Ultimate collection, formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices.Novels & Novellas:The Last Days of PompeiiThe Pilgrims of the RhineRienzi, the last of the Roman tribunesFalklandPelhamThe DisownedDevereuxPaul CliffordEugene AramGodolphinAsmodeus at LargeErnest MaltraversAlice, or The Mysteries (A sequel to Ernest Maltravers)Calderon, the CourtierLeila, or The Siege of GranadaZicci: A Tale (A prequel to Zanoni)ZanoniNight and MorningThe Last of the BaronsLucretiaHarold, the Last of the SaxonsThe Caxtons: A Family PictureA Strange StoryMy Novel, or Varieties in English LifeThe Haunted and the Haunters, or The House and the BrainWhat Will He Do With It?The Coming Race, or Vril: The Power of the Coming RaceKenelm ChillinglyThe ParisiansPausanias, the Spartan Short Stories:The IncantationThe BrothersPoetry:The New TimonConstanceMiltonEvaThe Fairy BrideThe BeaconThe Lay of the Minstrels HeartNarrative Lyrics; or, The ParcKing ArthurCorn-Flowers ICorn-Flowers IIEarlier PoemsThe Land of Promise: A FablePlay:The Lady of Lyons, or Love and PrideHistorical Works:Athens: Its Rise and Fall

"Asmodeus at Large" by Bulwer-Lytton is a fascinating story of a conversation between the Devil and his partner on contemporary society and events. Excerpt:"I put on my hat and walked at once to the Doctors house. "Yes," said I, musingly, "I am certainly in a consumption. I may as well, like Colonel Jones, leave my poor remains to the Surgeons at once, and enjoy the newspaper credit of my generosity before I die. The cholera, however, which is terror to others, is consolation to me. If I were not dying of a consumption, I should certainly die of the cholera"

Pompeii, A.D. 79. Athenian nobleman Glaucus arrives in the bustling and gaudy Roman town and quickly falls in love with the beautiful Greek Ione. Iones former guardian, the malevolent Egyptian sorcerer Arbaces, has designs on Ione and sets out to destroy their budding happiness. But will he succeed in his evil plot? Or, will the cataclysmic destruction of the city by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius be the end of all? And, what will happen to the love story of Glaucus and Ione? Read on!

Lovecraft se refirió a La casa y el cerebro como uno de los mejores relatos de casas encantadas jamás escritos. Y Lafcadio Hearn afirmó que estamos ante la mejor historia de fantasmas creada en lengua inglesa, pues reproduce con asombrosa fidelidad las vivencias de una autentica pesadilla.La casa y el cerebro se considera una pieza maestra de la literatura sobrenatural. El narrador de esta desasosegante fabula de fantasmas, desoyendo los consejos de sus allegados, decide pasar una noche, junto con su criado y su perro, en una casa encantada situada en Londres, de la que todos los demas huyen despavoridos. Alli, tal y como el esperaba, asiste a una serie de apariciones espeluznantes y descubre, a traves de unas cartas, que la casa, muchos años atras, fue el escenario de unos horribles crimenes. El secreto de todo parece encerrarse en una habitacion vacia. Conectada a esta, la voluntad de un ser inmortal y perverso, uno de los que tuvo que ver con la casa en el pasado, ha creado y gobernado a distancia los extraños fenomenos.

Los últimos días de Pompeya está escrita por Edward Bulwer Lytton en el año 1834. Se trata una novela histórica del romanticismo que narra los últimos días de la vida de unos cuantos habitantes de Pompeya, inmediatamente antes de la destruccion de la ciudad que provoco la erupcion del Vesubio en el año 79.

Edward Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873) was a prolific novelist, poet and playwright in his day; in modern times, his work is considered much as Lovecraft described: large doses of turgid rhetoric and empty romanticism.Originally published in 1834, "The Last Days of Pompeii" itself was probably the first novelization of the catastrophic event. The city was rediscovered in the mid-1700s and archaeological excavations followed soon after. Bulwer-Lytton was inspired to write his novel by the painting The Last Day of Pompeii by Karl Briullov, painted in the early 1830s."The Last Days of Pompeii" tells the story of the Athenian Glaucus, his love, the beautiful Ione, and a blind flower-girl Nydia, who is secretly in love with Glaucus. Threatening the love of Glaucus and Ione is Iones guardian, the decadent and deceitful Egyptian Arbaces, who lusts after Ione himself.The descriptions of the city itself are fascinating: Bulwer-Lytton seems to have spent much time researching the actual ruins of Pompeii, and his characters are housed in buildings that had apparently been uncovered in archaeological excavations."The Last Days of Pompeii" was one of the most popular English historical novels of the nineteenth century.

Gli ultimi giorni di Pompei e un romanzo scritto da Edward Bulwer-Lytton nel 1834. Nel romanzo prendono vita i piu variegati personaggi della Pompei dellanno 79 d.C., citta gaudente e spensierata, che trascorre la vita di tutti i giorni fra i bagni e lanfiteatro, ignara della catastrofe incombente. La forza violenta e devastatrice del vulcano livellera tutti i ceti sociali, nobili e plebei, ricchi e poveri, coprendo sotto una coltre di magma incandescente, amori e rivalita, cupidigie e dissolutezze umane.

This meticulously edited and formatted collection is designed to whet your appetite for the supernatural and occult fiction of Edward Bulwer-Lytton, the master storyteller:ZanoniA Strange StoryThe Coming RaceFalklandZicci (Prequel to Zanoni)The Haunted and the Haunters, or The House and the BrainThe Incantation

"Zanoni" - Zanoni, a timeless Rosicrucian brother, cannot fall in love without losing his power of immortality; but he does fall in love with Viola Pisani, a promising young opera singer from Naples, the daughter of Pisani, a misunderstood Italian violinist. An English gentleman named Glyndon loves Viola as well, but is indecisive about proposing marriage, and then renounces his love to pursue occult study. The story develops in the days of the French Revolution in 1789. Zanoni has lived since the Chaldean civilisation. His master Mejnor warns him against a love affair but Zanoni does not heed. What will happen to Zanoni now? Will his love for Viola succeed? Or, will his occult powers vanish completely? Read on!"Zicci" - In many ways, this is a prequel to the latter. Yet, it has its own distinct flavour. Written in serial format in 1841, it remained unfinished until the same story was reworked from top to bottom and became an iconic classic, "Zanoni." This edition brings to you both of these versions together for your utmost reading pleasure!

In "Athens - Its Rise and Fall," Edward Bulwer-Lytton meticulously chronicles the socio-political landscape of ancient Athens, exploring its transition from a nascent city-state to a dominant cultural beacon of the classical world. The book employs a narrative style that intertwines historical analysis with vivid storytelling, marking a blend of Romantic literary sensibility and Enlightenment rationality. Bulwer-Lyttons work stands as a significant contribution to 19th-century historical literature, reflecting his engagement with contemporary debates on governance, democracy, and the consequences of power as echoed in the trials of Athenian democracy. Bulwer-Lytton, a known figure in both literary and political circles, was deeply influenced by his fascination with classical antiquity and a belief in its lessons for modern society. His experiences as a politician and novelist informed his understanding of historical themes, and his intention to inspire moral and political reflection resonates throughout the text. In this work, he seeks to draw parallels between the aspirations of Athenian society and those of his contemporaries, commenting on the cyclical nature of history. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in the interplay between history and literature, as it masterfully captures the spirit of a civilization that shaped the very foundations of Western thought. Whether you are a scholar of ancient history or a casual reader drawn to classical literature, "Athens - Its Rise and Fall" promises to offer valuable insights and compelling narratives that remain relevant today.

Sir Bulwer Lytton, autor de la célebre novela: -Los últimos días de Pompeya-, introdujo en su también conocida obra: - Zanoni-, todo el conocimiento de los arcanos ocultistas que encontró en su vida aventurera. Relato misterioso y apasionante que ya es un clasico sin parangon en la literatura ocultista.