Download or read book Alice Or the Mysteries written by Edward Bulwer-Lytton and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-08-25 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: That owner was the younger of the ladies seated by the window. You would scarcely have guessed, from her appearance, that she was more than seven or eight and twenty, though she exceeded by four or five years that critical boundary in the life of beauty. Her form was slight and delicate in its proportions, nor was her countenance the less lovely because, from its gentleness and repose (not unmixed with a certain sadness) the coarse and the gay might have thought it wanting in expression. For there is a stillness in the aspect of those who have felt deeply, which deceives the common eye,—as rivers are often alike tranquil and profound, in proportion as they are remote from the springs which agitated and swelled the commencement of their course, and by which their waters are still, though invisibly, supplied.
Download or read book Alice Or the Mysteries by written by Edward Bulwer Lytton Baron and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-09-29 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton PC (25 May 1803 - 18 January 1873), was an English novelist, poet, playwright, and politician. He was immensely popular with the reading public and wrote a stream of bestselling novels which earned him a considerable fortune. He coined the phrases "the great unwashed", "pursuit of the almighty dollar", "the pen is mightier than the sword", "dweller on the threshold", as well as the well-known opening line "It was a dark and stormy night
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Download or read book Alice Or the Mysteries written by Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton, Baron and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-02-10 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IT was towards the evening of a day in early April that two ladies were seated by the open windows of a cottage in Devonshire. The lawn before them was gay with evergreens, relieved by the first few flowers and fresh turf of the reviving spring; and at a distance, through an opening amongst the trees, the sea, blue and tranquil, bounded the view, and contrasted the more confined and home-like features of the scene. It was a spot remote, sequestered, shut out from the business and pleasures of the world; as such it suited the tastes and character of the owner. That owner was the younger of the ladies seated by the window. You would scarcely have guessed, from her appearance, that she was more than seven or eight and twenty, though she exceeded by four or five years that critical boundary in the life of beauty. Her form was slight and delicate in its proportions, nor was her countenance the less lovely because, from its gentleness and repose (not unmixed with a certain sadness) the coarse and the gay might have thought it wanting in expression. For there is a stillness in the aspect of those who have felt deeply, which deceives the common eye,—as rivers are often alike tranquil and profound, in proportion as they are remote from the springs which agitated and swelled the commencement of their course, and by which their waters are still, though invisibly, supplied. The elder lady, the guest of her companion, was past seventy; her gray hair was drawn back from the forehead, and gathered under a stiff cap of quaker-like simplicity; while her dress, rich but plain, and of no very modern fashion, served to increase the venerable appearance of one who seemed not ashamed of years. "My dear Mrs. Leslie," said the lady of the house, after a thoughtful pause in the conversation that had been carried on for the last hour, "it is very true; perhaps I was to blame in coming to this place; I ought not to have been so selfish." "No, my dear friend," returned Mrs. Leslie, gently; "selfish is a word that can never be applied to you; you acted as became you,—agreeably to your own instinctive sense of what is best when at your age,—independent in fortune and rank, and still so lovely,—you resigned all that would have attracted others, and devoted yourself, in retirement, to a life of quiet and unknown benevolence. You are in your sphere in this village,—humble though it be,—consoling, relieving, healing the wretched, the destitute, the infirm; and teaching your Evelyn insensibly to imitate your modest and Christian virtues." The good old lady spoke warmly, and with tears in her eyes; her companion placed her hand in Mrs. Leslie's. "You cannot make me vain," said she, with a sweet and melancholy smile. "I remember what I was when you first gave shelter to the poor, desolate wanderer and her fatherless child; and I, who was then so poor and destitute, what should I be, if I was deaf to the poverty and sorrows of others,—others, too, who are better than I am. But now Evelyn, as you say, is growing up; the time approaches when she must decide on accepting or rejecting Lord Vargrave. And yet in this village how can she compare him with others; how can she form a choice? What you say is very true; and yet I did not think of it sufficiently. What shall I do? I am only anxious, dear girl, to act so as may be best for her own happiness." "Of that I am sure," returned Mrs. Leslie; "and yet I know not how to advise. On one hand, so much is due to the wishes of your late husband, in every point of view, that if Lord Vargrave be worthy of Evelyn's esteem and affection, it would be most desirable that she should prefer him to all others. But if he be what I hear he is considered in the world,—an artful, scheming, almost heartless man, of ambitious and hard pursuits,—I tremble to think how completely the happiness of Evelyn's whole life may be thrown away.
Download or read book Edward Bulwer Lytton Alice written by Edward Bulwer-Lytton and published by Horse's Mouth. This book was released on 2017-04-28 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edward George Earle Bulwer-Lytton was born on May 25th, 1803 the youngest of three sons. When Edward was four his father died and his mother moved the family to London. As a child he was delicate and neurotic and failed to fit in at any number of boarding schools. However, he was academically and creatively precocious and, as a teenager, he published his first work; Ishmael and Other Poems in 1820. In 1822 he entered university at Cambridge and in 1825 he won the Chancellor's Gold Medal for English verse for Sculpture. The following year he received his B.A. degree and printed, for private circulation, the small volume of poems, Weeds and Wild Flowers. During his career he was to be extremely prolific and write across a number of genres; historical fiction, mystery, romance, the occult, and science fiction as well as poetry. In 1828 his novel, Pelham, brought him an income, as well as a commercial and critical reputation. The books intricate plot and humorous, intimate portrayals kept many a gossip busy trying to pair up public figures with characters in the book. Bulwer-Lytton reached, perhaps, the height of his popularity with the publication of Godolphin (1833), followed by The Pilgrims of the Rhine (1834), The Last Days of Pompeii (1834), Rienzi, Last of the Roman Tribunes (1835), and Harold, the Last of the Saxons (1848). In 1841, he started the Monthly Chronicle, a semi-scientific magazine. The Victorian era was filled with many magazines and periodicals all of whom had a great fascination to chronicle and publish the many things that the Empire and Industrial Revolution were discovering, inventing and changing. In 1858 he entered Lord Derby's government as Secretary of State for the Colonies. He took an active interest in the development of the Crown Colony of British Columbia and wrote with great passion to the Royal Engineers upon assigning them their duties there. In 1866 Bulwer-Lytton was raised to the peerage as Baron Lytton of Knebworth in the County of Hertford but his passion for politics now somewhat dimmed. Bulwer-Lytton had long suffered with a disease of the ear and for the last two or three years of his life he lived in Torquay nursing his health. An operation to cure his deafness resulted in an abscess forming in his ear which later burst. Edward George Earle Bulwer-Lytton endured intense pain for a week and died at 2am on January 18th, 1873, in Torquay, just short of his 70th birthday.
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Download or read book Alice Or The Mysteries a Sequel to Ernest Maltravers by Edward Bulwer Lytton Lord Lytton written by Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton, Baron and published by G.N. Morang. This book was released on 1900 with total page 591 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Alice Or The Mysteries by Edward George Lytton Bulwer Lytton Fiction Literary written by Edward George Bulwer-Lytton and published by . This book was released on 2004-02 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Evelyn ceased, herself affected, -for the lines were impressed with a wild and melancholy depth of feeling, - again to her mother's side and seeing her emotion kissed away the tears from the pensive eyes. She drew a stool to her mother's feet and nestling to her and clasping her hand, did not leave that place till they retired to res
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Download or read book Alice Or the Mysteries written by Edward Bulwer Lytton Baron Lytton and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2007-11 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton (1803-1873) was an English novelist, poet, playwright, and politician. Lord Lytton was a florid, highly popular writer of his day.
Download or read book The Complete Works of Edward Bulwer Lytton written by Edward Bulwer-Lytton and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-15 with total page 8544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edward Bulwer-Lytton's The Complete Works presents a comprehensive collection of the author's writings, showcasing his versatile literary style and exploring various themes such as romance, adventure, and the supernatural. Known for his vivid descriptions and intricate character development, Bulwer-Lytton's works transport readers to different time periods and settings, making them truly immersive reading experiences. This compilation serves as a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike, offering a glimpse into the diverse literary landscape of the Victorian era. From historical novels to occult fiction, this collection highlights the author's enduring legacy in the literary world. Edward Bulwer-Lytton, a prolific writer and politician, drew inspiration from his own life experiences and the societal changes of his time to create compelling narratives that continue to captivate readers. His works reflect a keen understanding of human nature and a fascination with the supernatural, blending realism with elements of fantasy to create truly unique stories. Bulwer-Lytton's dedication to his craft and his ability to craft engaging plots have solidified his place in literary history as a master storyteller. I highly recommend The Complete Works of Edward Bulwer-Lytton to all literature enthusiasts and anyone interested in exploring the diverse genres and themes of Victorian literature. This collection offers a treasure trove of literary gems that showcase the author's talents and enduring influence on the literary world.
Download or read book Alice the Mysteries written by Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton, Bar and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-11-08 with total page 665 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AliceThe Mysteriesby Edward Bulwer-Lytton This is another outstanding occult, Rosicrucian, novel that emphasizes one of Lytton's famous esoteric principles-vibration A sequel to the disenchanted recluse poet Ernest Maltravers. Although Alice is by far more action-driven than its predecessor, there are still some wonderful reflective passages. After Florence Lascelles's death, Ernest has withdrawn from the world, everything seems to go well with Lumley, who has inherited the title of Lord Vargrave and started a political career...
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