Bulwer Lytton as Occultist

Bulwer Lytton as Occultist is a book written by C. Nelson Stewart that explores the life and work of the 19th-century English writer and politician, Edward Bulwer-Lytton. Despite being best known for his popular novels, such as The Last Days of Pompeii and The Coming Race, Bulwer-Lytton was also deeply interested in the occult and esoteric subjects. This book delves into his lesser-known writings on topics such as alchemy, Rosicrucianism, and spiritualism, as well as his involvement in various secret societies and his friendships with other prominent occultists of the time. Through a thorough analysis of Bulwer-Lytton's works and personal life, Stewart offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a Victorian-era occultist and sheds light on the hidden influences that shaped his literary output. Overall, Bulwer Lytton as Occultist is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the occult and its impact on literature and culture.Read about the Rosicrucian who wrote Zanoni, A Strange Story, and Vril the Power of the Coming Race! Contents: Introduction; His Early Life; Trials Descended Upon the Aspirant; Occult Studies; The Genesis of Zanoni; Lytton a Rosicrucian; The Disraeli Prediction; Research in Psychism; Lytton and Eliphas Levi; Clairvoyance; Views on Religion; Lytton the Initiate; Lytton and the Eastern Adepts; Bibliography.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.