A Strange Story - Complete (ePub)

Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton (1803-1873), was a prominent English novelist, poet, playwright, and politician who left a significant legacy in Victorian literature. Renowned for his florid prose and extravagant narrative style, Bulwer-Lytton was a prolific writer whose work spans a wide range of genres from historical romance to science fiction. 'A Strange Story - Complete' is an excellent example of his diving into the supernatural and the occult, themes that reflected the era's fascination with spiritualism and the hidden facets of the psyche. His literary style is often characterized by intense character development and intricate plot structures that captivate and challenge readers. Notable works by Bulwer-Lytton include 'The Last Days of Pompeii,' which depicts the days leading up to the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius, and 'The Coming Race,' an early science fiction novel that explores the utopian society of an advanced subterranean human race. His phrase "It was a dark and stormy night," from his novel 'Paul Clifford,' has become infamously synonymous with melodramatic Victorian literature. In addition to his literary career, Bulwer-Lytton served as a Whig member of Parliament and was Secretary of State for the Colonies. His influence on both the literary and political spheres of the 19th century underscores the breadth of his talents and his impact on future generations.