The Haunted and the Haunters; Or, The House and the Brain by Lytton

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Author Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873
Title The Haunted and the Haunters; Or, The House and the Brain
Note Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Haunted and the Haunters; Or, The House and the Brain" by Lytton is a supernatural tale written in the late 19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. This novella delves into the eerie occurrences surrounding a supposedly haunted house in London while exploring broader themes of metaphysical inquiry and the nature of reality. It serves to challenge readers' beliefs about the supernatural through a storyline rich in suspense and philosophical musings. The narrative follows an unnamed protagonist who is intrigued by tales of a haunted house after hearing about a friend’s terrifying experience there. Determined to confront the supernatural, he rents the house to uncover its secrets, accompanied by his faithful servant. Strange phenomena begin to escalate, including ghostly apparitions and unsettling sounds, leading to a series of chilling events that test the boundaries of rationality and superstition. As the protagonist experiences intense fear and encounters apparitions, he grapples with the nature of ghosts and the influence of a powerful, unseen agency. Ultimately, uncovering significant historical secrets about the house and its former residents reveals a dark connection that links the phantoms to past wrongdoings, suggesting that the haunting may have deeper, earthly origins rather than purely supernatural ones. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Horror tales
Subject Ghost stories
Subject Ghosts -- Fiction
Subject Haunted houses -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 14195
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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