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Trilby

Trilby

By: George du Maurier
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 Dive into the captivating world of Trilby, a gothic horror novel published in 1894 that played a pivotal role in the revival of the genre during the Fin de siècle. This sensational tale follows the life of Trilby OFerrall, a struggling artists model who becomes a mesmerizing diva under the sinister influence of the musical genius Svengali. The novel not only became one of the best-selling works of its time, second only to Bram Stokers Dracula, but it also inspired a wide array of cultural phenomena—everything from soaps and songs to dances and even a town in Florida bears her name. The storys impact extended to the introduction of the phrase in the altogether into the English vernacular and paved the way for future classics like Gaston Lerouxs The Phantom of the Opera. Immerse yourself in this timeless narrative that captures the essence of artistic ambition, manipulation, and transformation.Copyright Fiction Classics Art Entertainment & Performing Arts Literary History & Criticism
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  • 030 - Part Eighth Part 4

    030 - Part Eighth Part 4
    Feb 20 2026
    Dive into the captivating world of Trilby, a gothic horror novel published in 1894 that played a pivotal role in the revival of the genre during the Fin de siècle. This sensational tale follows the life of Trilby OFerrall, a struggling artists model who becomes a mesmerizing diva under the sinister influence of the musical genius Svengali. The novel not only became one of the best-selling works of its time, second only to Bram Stokers Dracula, but it also inspired a wide array of cultural phenomena—everything from soaps and songs to dances and even a town in Florida bears her name. The storys impact extended to the introduction of the phrase in the altogether into the English vernacular and paved the way for future classics like Gaston Lerouxs The Phantom of the Opera. Immerse yourself in this timeless narrative that captures the essence of artistic ambition, manipulation, and transformation.
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    25 mins
  • 029 - Part Eighth Part 3

    029 - Part Eighth Part 3
    Feb 20 2026
    Dive into the captivating world of Trilby, a gothic horror novel published in 1894 that played a pivotal role in the revival of the genre during the Fin de siècle. This sensational tale follows the life of Trilby OFerrall, a struggling artists model who becomes a mesmerizing diva under the sinister influence of the musical genius Svengali. The novel not only became one of the best-selling works of its time, second only to Bram Stokers Dracula, but it also inspired a wide array of cultural phenomena—everything from soaps and songs to dances and even a town in Florida bears her name. The storys impact extended to the introduction of the phrase in the altogether into the English vernacular and paved the way for future classics like Gaston Lerouxs The Phantom of the Opera. Immerse yourself in this timeless narrative that captures the essence of artistic ambition, manipulation, and transformation.
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    27 mins
  • 028 - Part Eighth Part 2

    028 - Part Eighth Part 2
    Feb 20 2026
    Dive into the captivating world of Trilby, a gothic horror novel published in 1894 that played a pivotal role in the revival of the genre during the Fin de siècle. This sensational tale follows the life of Trilby OFerrall, a struggling artists model who becomes a mesmerizing diva under the sinister influence of the musical genius Svengali. The novel not only became one of the best-selling works of its time, second only to Bram Stokers Dracula, but it also inspired a wide array of cultural phenomena—everything from soaps and songs to dances and even a town in Florida bears her name. The storys impact extended to the introduction of the phrase in the altogether into the English vernacular and paved the way for future classics like Gaston Lerouxs The Phantom of the Opera. Immerse yourself in this timeless narrative that captures the essence of artistic ambition, manipulation, and transformation.
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    19 mins
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