"My Novel" — Volume 08 by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton
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Author | Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873 |
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Title | "My Novel" — Volume 08 |
Note | Reading ease score: 69.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
Credits | This eBook was produced by David Widger |
Summary | "My Novel" — Volume 08 by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a fictional narrative likely written in the mid-19th century, which delves into the complexities of intellect, societal conventions, and personal relationships. The book closely examines the themes of enlightenment and its contradictions, portrayed through an array of characters each embodying different viewpoints on knowledge and morality. Central figures introduced include Randal Leslie, a cunning intellectual navigating through societal and ethical dilemmas, and Beatrice, Marchesa di Negra, whose interactions and entanglements hint at deeper personal stakes in the socio-political context of their time. At the start of the novel, an intense discourse unfolds regarding the "March of Enlightenment," where various characters express conflicting opinions on its significance and implications. Notably, the initial chapters reveal a conversation between Beatrice and her brother, Count Giulio, as they plot to secure a marriage alliance that could restore their family fortunes while simultaneously wrestling with their past and moral dilemmas. The narrative hints at Randal’s schemes, his keen interest in Beatrice, and the unfolding of a love narrative intertwined with power dynamics, as secrets involving another family—Riccabocca's—begin to surface. Randal's strategic positioning amidst these complications adds layers of intrigue, setting the stage for the exploration of human ambition, enlightenment, and relational entanglements that promise to engage readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
Subject | Germany -- Fiction |
Subject | England -- Fiction |
Subject | Domestic fiction |
Subject | Inventors -- Fiction |
Subject | Poets -- Fiction |
Subject | Death -- Fiction |
Subject | Rhine River -- Fiction |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 7709 |
Release Date | Mar 1, 2005 |
Most Recently Updated | Dec 30, 2020 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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