Devereux — Volume 05 by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton

"Devereux — Volume 05" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a historical novel written during the mid-19th century. The narrative follows the journey of the protagonist, Mortimer Devereux, who navigates through themes of travel, existential reflection, and the influence of historical figures, particularly in his interactions with Peter the Great of Russia. The opening portion of the novel introduces Devereux's reflections on the nature of travel, suggesting that it stirs a profound emotional and philosophical response within him. As he traverses France, he muses over the disparity between the country's outward beauty and its underlying social issues. His encounter with a melancholy village priest invites deeper contemplation on happiness and societal constraints. This thoughtful introduction sets the stage for Devereux's travels into Russia, where he is drawn into the complexities of court life and political intrigue, highlighting his evolving perceptions of freedom, power, and the human condition. As the narrative progresses, we see him grappling with profound questions about life, death, and the essence of existence itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873
Title Devereux — Volume 05
Note Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devereux_(novel)
Credits This eBook was produced by Dagny, and David Widger
Reading Level Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Great Britain -- History -- Anne, 1702-1714 -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 7628
Release Date
Last Update Dec 30, 2020
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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