The Caxtons: A Family Picture — Volume 14 by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton
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"The Caxtons: A Family Picture — Volume 14" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton is a novel written during the Victorian era, exploring themes of ambition, family dynamics, and social class challenges. It presents a thorough and character-driven narrative that delves into the lives of the Caxton family, focusing on their struggles as they navigate the complexities of their society and personal aspirations. In this volume, Pisistratus Caxton, the young protagonist, prepares
for a venture to Australia, amidst a backdrop of familial love, ambition, and social pressure. Throughout his journey in London, he engages with various characters, including Lady Ellinor Trevanion, who represents both ambition and maternal care. As Pisistratus wrestles with his feelings for Fanny Trevanion and contemplates the shadowy figure of his friend Vivian, who embodies the dangers of ambition unchecked by morality, the narrative deepens into a tense exploration of loyalty, conflicting desires, and the treachery that threatens relationships. The story weaves together moments of introspection with external conflict, culminating in Pisistratus's sense of urgency to protect those he loves, thus highlighting the intertwined fates of the characters in their quest for independence and fulfillment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Caxtons: A Family Picture — Volume 14 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Caxtons |
| Credits | This eBook was produced by Pat Castevens and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English fiction -- 19th century |
| Subject | Families -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 7599 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 228 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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