A Strange Story — Complete

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A Strange Story — Complete

by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton

EN·~18 hours

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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.

Details

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 for vivid historical and supernatural fiction, this prolific Victorian writer also left a surprising mark on everyday language with phrases that people still quote today. His stories mix drama, mystery, politics, and the occult in a way that helped shape popular fiction in the 19th century.

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