Ulysses. The hero of Homer’s great poem was known to the Greeks under the name of Odysseus. He was king of the pastoral islands of Ithaca and Dulichium. Most of the petty Greek chieftains became suitors for the hand of the beautiful Helen, and Ulysses was among the number, but withdrew when he realised the smallness of his chances. He then married Penelope, the daughter of Icarius, and at the same time joined with the other unsuccessful lovers of Helen in a sworn league for her future prot...

It is impossible today to imagine the poverty, violence and vice in the East End of London in the nineteenth century. Indeed, Guy Thorne writing about it in 1912 makes the same comment!William Charrington, an heir to the famous brewery, gave up his inheritance of over £120,000,000 in today's money to work in the East End, with the support of several friends. In the 1880s there were 375 musicals in Greater London. Those in the East End were run partly as brothels, with many of the da...

What would happen to the Christian faith if it could be proved beyond all doubt that Jesus did not rise from the dead? This is the situation when, at the end of the nineteenth century, eminent archaeologists working outside Jerusalem discover a tomb belonging to Joseph of Arimathea, with an inscription claiming that he took the body of Jesus from the first tomb and hid it. And there are even remains of a body. So no resurrection!As churches quickly empty, some Christians cling to ho...

A wealthy Brazilian businessman has bought a large area of open ground in the south of London on which he erects three gigantic masts. Working secretly with a large gang of Chinese labourers he then constructs a fantastic city on top -- which he claims is a pleasure palace. But this is far from the truth. Is he running from some enemy, and is the city really for his own protection? Thomas Kirby, a journalist, sets out to discover the secret of the City in the Clouds. Novelist Guy Thorne wr...

The plot of "When It Was Dark" revolves around a conspiracy against Christianity. It begins with the assassination of a fictional Archbishop of Canterbury, which triggers a sequence of events that lead to the persecution of Christians and the suppression of the Church in England. The novel explores themes of faith, religious persecution, political intrigue, and the struggle between good and evil.Guy Thorne, a pseudonym for Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger Gull, was a British journalist and novel...

What would happen to the Christian faith if it could be proved beyond all doubt that Jesus did not rise from the dead? This is the situation when, at the end of the nineteenth century, eminent archaeologists working outside Jerusalem discover a tomb belonging to Joseph of Arimathea, with an inscription claiming that he took the body of Jesus from the first tomb and hid it. And there are even remains of a body. So no resurrection! As churches quickly empty, some Christians cling to hope...

WHEN IT WAS DARK is a powerful novel about a plot to destroy Christianity. The story follows the machinations of a wealthy Londoner, Constantine Schaube, who bribes a noted Biblical expert to plant a false inscription on an ancient tomb, which seems to refute the Resurrection of Jesus. In the ensuing worldwide turmoil, crime, violence, and immorality increase, providing a frightening look into a world where Christianity is absent.Cyril Arthur Edward Justice Waggoner Ranger Gull (18...

Example in this ebookTHE LIFE AND INTIMATE MEMOIRS OF CHARLES BAUDELAIREBY THÉOPHILE GAUTIERIThe first time that we met Baudelaire was towards the middle of the year 1849, at the Hôtel Pimodan, where we occupied, near Fernand Boissard, a strange apartment which communicated with his by a private staircase hidden in the thickness of the wall, and which was haunted by the spirits of beautiful women loved long since by Lauzun. The superb Maryx ...

When It Was Dark: The Story of a Great Conspiracy (1902) is a best selling novel by English author Guy Thorne about how a plot to destroy Christianity by falsely disproving the Resurrection of Christ leads to moral disorder and chaos in the world until it is exposed. Although commercially successful, it has been criticized as being anti-Semitic.

In the Dawn of Science Fiction: 22 Groundbreaking Novels charts the formative centuries of speculative narrative, gathering Gothic experiment, satirical voyage, technological romance, dystopian prophecy, lost-world adventure, and cosmic fantasy. Its works trace science fiction's emergence from Enlightenment irony and nineteenth-century industrial wonder into a modern literature attentive to invention, empire, social organization, and humanity's place in an expanding universe. Tales of arti...

In "The Drunkard," Thorne likely explores the life and struggles of a protagonist grappling with alcoholism. The narrative may depict the downward spiral of the character due to excessive drinking, the impact on their personal and professional life, and the societal repercussions of their addiction. As with many works of this genre, the story might also highlight the journey towards recovery and redemption, emphasizing moral and social reform.Thorne's writing often combined sensationalism ...

Set during World War I, "The Secret Service Submarine" centers on the daring and clandestine operations of a submarine crew engaged in espionage and warfare. The novel likely follows the crew's missions, which involve covert activities, encounters with enemy forces, and high-stakes naval battles. The story captures the tension and drama of submarine warfare, a relatively new and highly dangerous aspect of naval combat at the time.Thorne's writing is characterized by its fast-paced narrativ...