A Strange Story — Complete

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A Strange Story — Complete

by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton

EN·~18 hours·90 chapters

Chapters

90 total
1

PREFACE.

10:21
2

CHAPTER I.

19:36
3

CHAPTER II.

11:36
4

CHAPTER III.

7:35
5

CHAPTER IV.

7:41
6

CHAPTER V.

2:31
7

CHAPTER VI.

12:19
8

CHAPTER VII.

21:00
9

CHAPTER VIII.

3:47
10

CHAPTER IX.

3:46

Description

A bold experiment in storytelling, this work weaves together deep philosophical reflection and the sweeping imagination of romantic literature. Drawing on the ideas of a celebrated French thinker, it examines the three distinct “lives” that compose human existence—animal instinct, conscious will, and a higher spiritual yearning. The author invites listeners to contemplate how these layers interact, suggesting that true fulfillment lies beyond ordinary happiness and intellect.

Set against a backdrop of supernatural intrigue, the narrative follows a bewildered protagonist whose journey mirrors the philosopher’s quest for a unifying truth. Borrowing from the grand traditions of epic and drama, the tale employs marvelous occurrences and uncanny forces to illuminate the hidden dimensions of the soul. As the hero ventures deeper into this strange world, the story balances wonder with serious meditation, offering a rich, thought‑provoking experience that rewards both the mind and the imagination.

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Language

en

Duration

~18 hours (1039K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Andrew Heath and David Widger

Release date

2004-11-26

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton

Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton

1803–1873

Best remembered today for unforgettable phrases like "the pen is mightier than the sword" and "It was a dark and stormy night," this Victorian novelist was once one of the most widely read writers in Britain. He paired literary fame with a busy political career, giving his work an unusual mix of melodrama, ambition, and public life.

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