
EUGENE ARAM - A TALE - BY EDWARD BULWER LYTTON - TO SIR WALTER SCOTT, BART., ETC.
THE AUTHOR OF "EUGENE ARAM."
PREFACE - TO THE EDITION OF 1831.
PREFACE - TO THE EDITION OF 1840.
PREFACE - TO THE PRESENT EDITION.
THE MELSUPPER AND SHOUTING THE CHURN.
EUGENE ARAM - BOOK I. - CHAPTER I. - THE VILLAGE.—ITS INHABITANTS.—AN OLD MANORHOUSE: AND AN ENGLISH FAMILY; THEIR HISTORY, INVOLVING A MYSTERIOUS EVENT.
CHAPTER II. - A PUBLICAN, A SINNER, AND A STRANGER
CHAPTER III. - A DIALOGUE AND AN ALARM.—A STUDENT'S HOUSE.
CHAPTER IV. - THE SOLILOQUY, AND THE CHARACTER, OF A RECLUSE.—THE INTERRUPTION.
A quiet, scholarly life in the English countryside can mask a darkness that only the most observant eyes will ever glimpse. When a modest schoolmaster, renowned for his erudition, becomes linked to a series of unsettling events, the tranquil world of his village is thrown into suspicion and fear. The narrative follows his attempts to reconcile a thirst for knowledge with the creeping weight of a secret that threatens to unravel everything he holds dear.
Set against the backdrop of early‑19th‑century England, the story weaves together atmospheric descriptions of rural life with the tension of a looming tragedy. Bulwer‑Lytton’s prose captures the clash between intellectual ambition and moral compromise, inviting listeners to ponder how far a man will go to protect his reputation. As the mystery deepens, the tale offers a compelling blend of historical intrigue and psychological drama, perfect for anyone who enjoys a richly imagined period mystery.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (252K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-03-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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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