Paul Clifford — Complete by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton

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Author Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873
Title Paul Clifford — Complete
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Clifford
Note Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Paul Clifford" by Edward Bulwer-Lytton is a novel written during the early 19th century. The story focuses on the life of Paul Clifford, who is raised in the harsh realities of London, embodying the experiences of a young man navigating societal vices, crime, and moral dilemmas as he seeks to understand his own identity in a world filled with contradictions. The novel presents themes of social critique, particularly regarding the penal system and the nature of crime and virtue. The opening of "Paul Clifford" sets a dark and stormy atmosphere in London, introducing a character named Dummie, who is on a quest to procure a Bible for a sick woman named Judy. However, Dummie's attempts are comically thwarted, leading him to deliver a collection of plays instead. The scene shifts to Judy's sickroom, revealing her chaotic emotional state and strained relationship with her child. Through vivid descriptions and interactions, Bulwer-Lytton paints a picture of despair and human suffering, emphasizing the importance of circumstances in shaping fate. The narrative touches upon issues like maternal love, neglect, and the societal failure to rehabilitate those imprisoned, hinting at larger themes that will unfold throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Brigands and robbers -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 7735
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Most Recently Updated Feb 26, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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