The third volume of a collection of weird tales by a Victorian master of the gothic and occult

In his time, the aristocratic Edward Bulwer-Lytton (1st Baron Lytton) was one of the most popular and prolific writers in the English language as well as a notable administrator who held the post of secretary of state for the colonies under Derby's government during the Victorian era. Today, few remember his works or indeed how he has left his mark on the language. For example we owe him acknowledgement for the expressions, 'the pen is mightier than the sword,' 'the great unwashed' and for the infamous opening line of his novel, Paul Clifford, 'It was a dark and stormy night.' This last contribution has inspired humourists for decades and even a writing competition.

Contents: 

• The Witch of the Evil Winds
• The Soul in Purgatory
• The Life of Dreams
• Bridals in the Spirit Land
• Corinna
• The True Ordeal of Love