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100 1 _aLytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron,
_d1803-1873
245 1 2 _aA Strange Story — Volume 08
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-03-01
508 _aThis eBook was produced by Andrew Heath and David Widger
520 _a"A Strange Story — Volume 08" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton is a philosophical novel written during the mid-19th century. The narrative revolves around Allen Fenwick, a man torn between reason and emotion as he grapples with the deteriorating health of his beloved Lilian and the enigmatic presence of Margrave, a figure associated with mysterious powers and the elixir of life. Themes of scientific inquiry, the struggle for knowledge, and the complexities of human relationships interplay as Fenwick navigates personal grief and the weight of existential questions. The opening portion sets the stage for a gripping tale filled with tension and reflection. Allen returns to his philosophical work as a distraction from his despair over Lilian's illness, only to be haunted by the possibility of Margrave’s malevolent influence. As Lilian’s health declines dangerously, Allen becomes increasingly desperate, leading to a profound encounter with Margrave, who claims to possess the secret to life renewal. The narration is steeped in introspection, exploring the dichotomy between scientific rationality and the mystical, setting the backdrop for the unfolding drama of love, despair, and the quest for understanding in a world filled with uncertainties. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish fiction -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7699
999 _c49688
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