Bulwer Lytton as Occultist

""Bulwer Lytton as Occultist"" is a book written by C. Nelson Stewart that explores the life and works of the English author, politician, and occultist Edward Bulwer-Lytton. The book delves into Bulwer-Lytton's fascination with the occult and his involvement with various secret societies, including the Rosicrucians and the Freemasons. It also examines the influence of his occult beliefs on his literary works, such as ""Zanoni"" and ""The Coming Race"". Through a detailed analysis of Bulwer-Lytton's writings and personal correspondence, the book offers a comprehensive portrait of this intriguing figure in 19th-century literature and esotericism.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.