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The Edward Bulwer-Lytton Library

The Edward Bulwer-Lytton Library

By: Edward Bulwer-Lytton
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 Enter, if you will, the solemn and enchanted chambers of The Edward Bulwer-Lytton Library, where romance and ruin, mystery and magnificence, move once more in living procession before the mind. Here are revived, in their full original form, the celebrated works of that master who united the splendour of history with the shadowy pomp of the supernatural, and gave alike to passion, ambition, and destiny their most stately utterance. Within this library, the listener may wander among fallen empires, secret hearts, and visionary worlds, and hear again those accents of an age at once grand, melancholy, and sublime.Public domain
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  • The Caxtons Part 1 Chapter 3

    The Caxtons Part 1 Chapter 3
    Apr 28 2026
    In which the curious character of Mr. Augustine Caxton is gently revealed through the affectionate and candid eyes of his family, shedding light on the delicate balance between his scholarly eccentricities and domestic life. The episode tenderly recounts the humble yet memorable christening of his son, Pisistratus, a name borne with bemusement and quiet rebellion against convention.
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    14 mins
  • The Caxtons Part 1 Chapter 2

    The Caxtons Part 1 Chapter 2
    Apr 27 2026
    In which Mr. Caxton, with a mixture of candour and quiet affection, recounts the curious circumstances that led to his marriage, revealing it to be an act of solemn duty rather than romantic fancy, and the tender care he wishes for his newborn child. The conversation, gently tinctured with classical allusions and good-humoured banter, illuminates the depth of his character and the domestic hopes that sustain him.
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    9 mins
  • The Caxtons Part 1 Chapter 1

    The Caxtons Part 1 Chapter 1
    Apr 26 2026
    In which a new birth unfolds amid the studied calm of scholarly contemplation, revealing the gentle complexities of man’s entrance into the world and the varying sentiments it stirs in those present. The moment is tenderly observed, blending the mundane realities of life with the reflective musings of a man accustomed to the grandeur of classical inquiry, as those around him navigate the delicate balance of duty and affection.
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    9 mins
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