The Disowned — Volume 05 by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton
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"The Disowned — Volume 05" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a novel written during the mid-19th century. The narrative revolves around themes of virtue, poverty, and moral conflict, particularly through the experiences of the main character, Glendower, who is grappling with destitution while maintaining his principles. His struggles and the moral dilemmas he faces reveal the broader social challenges and philosophical inquiries of the time. At the start of the novel,
we are introduced to Glendower, a proud and virtuous man, who is enduring extreme poverty. Despite his intellectual pursuits and noble aspirations, he finds himself unable to provide for his dying wife and hungry child. A desperate encounter in the city leads him to contemplate theft in order to secure their survival. Instead, he meets Crauford, who tempts him with a scheme that could lead to wealth but is steeped in betrayal and moral transgression. The interactions set the stage for Glendower's internal struggle between his ideals and the harsh realities of his circumstances, highlighting a deep exploration of human honor amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Disowned — Volume 05 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Disowned |
| Credits | This eBook was produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 7635 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 212 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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