The Coming Race - format ePub

1834 veröffentlicht Edward Bulwer-Lytton sein bekannteste Werk: Das Opus über den Untergang Pompejis Erzählt wird die Geschichte des jungen, reichen Griechen Glaukus und seiner Geliebten Ione, die um...

'HO, Diomed, well met! Do you sup with Glaucus tonight?' said a young man of small stature, who wore his tunic in those loose and effeminate folds which proved him to be a gentleman and a coxcomb. 'Alas,...

I have spoken so much of the Vril Staff that my reader may expect me to describe it. This I cannot do accurately, for I was never allowed to handle it for fear of some terrible accident occasioned by...

The Power of The Coming Race is a powerful novel that fired the imagination of readers starting in the 1870's. Among the earliest examples of what would become the genre of science fiction, among many...

Westward, beyond the still pleasant, but even then no longer solitary, hamlet of Charing, a broad space, broken here and there by scattered houses and venerable pollards, in the early spring of 1467,...

A friend of mine, who is a man of letters and a philosopher, said to me one day, as if between jest and earnest, "Fancy! since we last met I have discovered a haunted house in the midst of London." "Really...

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...

"Sir-sir, it is a boy!" "A boy," said my father, looking up from his book, and evidently much puzzled: "what is a boy?" Now my father did not mean by that interrogatory to challenge philosophical inquiry,...

In the year 18- I settled as a physician at one of the wealthiest of our great English towns, which I will designate by the initial L-. I was yet young, but I had acquired some reputation by a professional...

"Is the night calm, Constance?" "Beautiful! the moon is up." "Open the shutters wider, there. It is a beautiful night. How beautiful! Come hither, my child." The rich moonlight that now shone through...

In "The Last Days of Pompeii" and "Rienzi, Last of the Roman Tribunes," Edward Bulwer-Lytton masterfully intertwines historical accuracy with rich, evocative prose, illustrating the societal intricacies...

Edward Bulwer-Lytton's "The Complete Works of Edward Bulwer-Lytton" encompasses a remarkable array of novels, plays, and essays that reflect the complexities of Victorian society, cultural shifts, and...

In "The Greatest Gothic Novels of Edward Bulwer-Lytton," the reader is invited into a labyrinth of psychological intrigue and supernatural horrors that define the essence of Gothic literature. Bulwer-Lytton...

In seinem Roman 'Godolphin' entführt uns Edward Bulwer-Lytton in das georgianische England des 18. Jahrhunderts und porträtiert das Leben und die Intrigen der High Society. Der Autor präsentiert einen...

In 'Paul Clifford', geschrieben von Edward Bulwer-Lytton, tauchen die Leser in die Welt des Protagonisten ein, der durch eine Reihe von mysteriösen Ereignissen gezwungen wird, ein Leben im Untergrund...

Pompéi, 24 août 79 après Jésus-Christ. Cette petite ville romaine du sud de l'Italie vit, sans le savoir, ses dernières heures. L'animation de cette cité florissante ne laisse en rien présager le désastre...

Devenu l'un des romans historiques les plus remarquables de la littérature britannique, il est ici question d'un récit qui mélange habilement la fiction et la véritable histoire de ce que fut cette époque....

Pompéi, an 79 de notre ère. Ville multiculturelle, bruyante, agitée par les excès, les jeux de pouvoir et les rivalités sentimentales. Là se croisent Glaucus le Grec fougueux, Arbacès l'Égyptien austère...

Tandis que les premiers chrétiens tentent de faire connaître leur religion dans le ville de Pompéi, le Grec Glaucus et l'Egyptien Arbacès se disputent la belle Ione. Nul ne sait que le tremblement de...

Voyagez dans le temps jusqu'à l'ancienne Pompéi avec "Les Derniers Jours de Pompéi" d'Edward Bulwer-Lytton, un roman historique captivant et palpitant. Plongez dans une histoire d'amour, d'intrigue et...

C’était au commencement du mois d’avril ; le jour touchait à sa fin ; deux dames étaient assises à la fenêtre ouverte d’un cottage du Devonshire. La pelouse qui s’étendait devant elles était parsemée...

Edward Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873)"Je suis né à ***, dans les États-Unis d’Amérique. Mes aïeux avaient émigré d’Angleterre sous le règne de Charles II et mon grand-père se distingua dans la Guerre de l’Indépendance....

Pompéi, an 79 de notre ère.Ville multiculturelle, bruyante, agitée par les excès, les jeux de pouvoir et les rivalités sentimentales. Là se croisent Glaucus le Grec fougueux, Arbacès l’Égyptien austère...

Sergio Leone, célèbre par le western spaghetti et son style inimitable, en fera une adaptation libre en 1959.Avec en toile de fond la tragédie du Vésuve – l’une des plus grandes catastrophes naturelles...

Edward Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873)"C’était au commencement du mois d’avril ; le jour touchait à sa fin ; deux dames étaient assises à la fenêtre ouverte d’un cottage du Devonshire. La pelouse qui s’étendait...

Ernest Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873)"À quatre milles environ de l’une de nos villes manufacturières du nord s’étendait, en l’année 18.., une lande vaste et désolée. Il est impossible d’imaginer un endroit...

"Les Derniers Jours de Pompéi" restent, près de deux siècles après leur parution, un exemple littéraire unique. Roman d’amour et de passion à la fois historique, voire archéologique, sur l’Antiquité,...

Dans "La race future", Edward Bulwer Lytton esquisse un récit visionnaire et dystopique qui explore la décadence de la société contemporaine et le potentiel d'une évolution humaine à travers ses personnages...

Dans 'La race future', Edward Bulwer Lytton propose une vision dystopique et futuriste qui examine les conséquences de la décadence morale et intellectuelle de la civilisation contemporaine. À travers...

Le recueil 'Imaginer le Monde de Demain - Trois Écrits Classiques d'un Monde Futuriste' réunit des œuvres qui explorent des visions futuristes à travers une diversité de styles littéraires. Le thème principal...

Madeline has lived a tough life, but nothing prepared her for being kidnapped and thrust into the unknown dimension of OneWorld where she is tortured by a white-eyed monster. Dominion, the Immortal black-winged...

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Sylvia's vivid dreams of her Aunt's murder, alive with details only the murderer could know, attacks her sanity for she knows she innocent of the crime. And then the voices begin.  Hounded by police,...

In a future where women rule supreme and men are mere possessions, a man's desires become his greatest prison. As Earth teeters on the brink of collapse, Ethan, a skilled pilot haunted by his past, finds...

Maria Rodrigues' parents were not who they seemed, and so the girl is raised apart from them, hiding without understanding. As she grows into adulthood and becomes enthralled by environmental activism,...

Terrence is a fussy, pretentious little man with terrible allergies and a deep dislike for all things feline.But that does not mean he ran over Mister Whiskers, his boss's prized cat, on purpose!He disposes...

What if your memories weren't yours?Solin Mercer awakens in a secure memory clinic with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. He's told he's part of a recursion trial — a procedure meant to...

Lena Hearst never believed in ghosts—until the house started whispering her name.Drawn to a decaying farmhouse, Lena finds more than a family secret. Beneath the floorboards, something stirs—an ancient...

This is a dark romance and contains content that may be triggering. Please read the content warnings on the author's website.Cedar is not just a peasant, but a peasant's servant, sold by her parents in...

In a forgotten farmhouse surrounded by an orchard that blooms out of season, memory is more than something you carry—it's something that carries you.When Lena Hearst discovers a single rusted nail on...

She'll show you your heart's desire. But beware the cost. Elara, the Hotel California's eternal Matron, uses her seductive powers to trap guests in a web of illusion. When Mia and Alex return to the hotel,...

A chilling gothic thriller by Bekka ScottSome doors should never be opened. Some secrets refuse to stay buried.When journalist Marlowe Moreau receives an exclusive invitation to the Château d'Amore, she...

On the front lines of humanity's last war, Corporal Gordon fights alongside Isaac-2199, a synthetic soldier built for combat, programmed for obedience—but yearning for something more. In a war where synths...

The man known only as the Astrologer has endured agonizing tortures at the hands of his cruel sultan. But thanks to a deal with the beautiful demoness Emgyoth, he is at last free to exact his horrific...

FOR THE GOOD OF THE STATE… Danai Centrella-Liao rose to prominence on the gladiator world of Solaris VII before being sent to McCarron's Armored Cavalry, where her victories on innumerable battlefields...

This ebook contains Oscar Wilde's complete works. This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook)...

A funny, emotional and uplifting novel from the French Marian Keyes. 'Heartwarming' Good Housekeeping'A gorgeous story, charming and funny and poignant' Nicola Cornick For fans of Ruth Hogan, Veronica...

The instant number one Sunday Times bestseller and thrilling sequel to the global phenomenon, Fourth Wing! THE IRON FLAME PAPERBACK EDITION INCLUDES A BRAND NEW CHAPTER FROM XADEN'S POINT OF VIEW!'Yarros...

What The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting one of the most influential works of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for more than half a century,...

DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT: 'Pure escapism - think Hunger Games meets Fifty Shades' The Sun'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very...

A heart-wrenching grim cozy pirate's tale with a little bit of romance. This is not 'Cozy' in the traditional sense, unless you find misery and betrayal to be as comforting as a cup of hot cocoa."This...

BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU Newspeak, Doublethink, Big Brother, the Thought Police - the language of 1984 has passed into the English language as a symbol of the horrors of totalitarianism. George Orwell's...

One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World' HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. Winston Smith rewrites history. It’s his...

This ebook compiles Jule Verne's complete collection, including "Twenty-Thousand Leagues Under the Sea", "Journey to the Interior of the Earth", "The Mysterious Island", "Around the World in Eighty Days",...

WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST ALL-TIME SERIES The Foundation series is Isaac Asimov’s iconic masterpiece. Unfolding against the backdrop of a crumbling Galactic Empire,...

The hauntingly prophetic classic novel. Over 1 million copies sold in the UK. Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to burn books, which are forbidden, being...

“At once a scholar’s homage to The Iliad and startlingly original work of art by an incredibly talented new novelist….A book I could not put down.”—Ann Patchett“Mary Renault lives again!” declares Emma...

What The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting Dune Messiah, the sequel to one of the most influential works of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for...

THE INSPIRATION FOR HBO AND SKY TV’S EMMY NOMINATED HOUSE OF THE DRAGON. Centuries before A Game of Thrones, an even greater game began, one that set the skies alight with dragon...

'It does everything you'd expect of a masterpiece - and it is one' Sunday Express'Hums and crackles with delicious unease' Independent'Captivating' The Sunday Times'An absorbing thriller' Mail on SundayNO...