| Author |
Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873 |
| Title |
Alice, or the Mysteries — Book 08
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Dagny; and by David Widger
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| Summary |
"Alice, or the Mysteries — Book 08" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton is a novel written during the Victorian era. This work explores complex themes of love, identity, and the consequences of one's past, with a particular focus on the character's emotional struggles and interpersonal relationships. The story revolves around Ernest Maltravers, who navigates his profound feelings for Evelyn Cameron. After a painful history marked by loss and regret, Maltravers encounters Evelyn, a young woman embodying innocence and beauty. Despite their age difference and his haunted past, he confesses his love for her. Parallel to their budding romance, the narrative introduces the tormented character of Castruccio Cesarini, a man grappling with madness and the emotional weight of his experiences. The intertwining fates of these characters set against a backdrop of societal expectations and personal turmoil culminate in a dramatic exploration of love, hope, and the haunting specters of the past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
English fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
9770 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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