Project Gutenberg 2004-11-26 Public domain in the USA. 429 Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron 1803 1873 Bulwer-Lytton, Edward George Earle Lytton, 1st Baron Bulwer, Edward Lytton Lytton, Edward Bulwer A Strange Story — Complete Produced by Andrew Heath and David Widger "A Strange Story — Complete" by Edward Bulwer Lytton is a novel likely written in the mid-19th century. It explores the intricate relationships between science, philosophy, and the supernatural through the experiences of its protagonist, Dr. Allen Fenwick, a physician who grapples with profound moral and existential questions as he embarks on a journey influenced by ambition and romantic entanglements. The novel is set against a backdrop of societal expectations and personal ambition, promising a complex interplay of human emotions and intellectual debates. The opening of the novel introduces us to Dr. Fenwick, who moves to a wealthy English town to establish his medical practice. A chance encounter with a renowned physician, Dr. Julius Faber, sets the stage for Fenwick’s rapid rise in reputation as he becomes Faber's partner. The narrative delves into Fenwick’s character, revealing a man of ambition, intellectual pride, and a healthy skepticism of the supernatural. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself in a controversial conflict over the emerging ideas of mesmerism and its implications, particularly as it relates to Dr. Lloyd, Fenwick's rival. This professional rivalry intertwines with Fenwick’s personal life as he becomes captivated by Lilian Ashleigh, setting up a battle between his rational beliefs and the emerging supernatural influences around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en English fiction -- 19th century PR Text Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Novels Category: British Literature 1240222 2025-07-03T12:00:37.194381 text/html 1278074 2021-01-26T23:42:54 text/html 533653 2025-07-03T12:00:49.827298 application/epub+zip 557746 2025-07-03T12:00:40.604439 application/epub+zip 541409 2025-07-03T12:00:39.221368 application/epub+zip 925824 2025-07-03T12:00:57.614329 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 852331 2025-07-03T12:00:48.853306 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 812825 2022-09-04T06:59:12.011532 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1092844 2025-07-03T12:00:35.812381 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1092617 2016-08-28T11:27:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1082910 2016-07-23T09:47:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20512 2025-07-03T12:00:57.745282 application/rdf+xml 13179 2025-07-03T12:00:39.744322 image/jpeg 3542 2025-07-03T12:00:39.493351 image/jpeg 426323 2016-08-28T11:32:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 444421 2021-01-26T23:42:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 424998 2016-07-23T09:47:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 518796 2025-07-03T12:00:37.284320 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia