"My Novel" — Volume 05 by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton

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Author Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873
Title "My Novel" — Volume 05
Credits This eBook was produced by David Widger
Summary "My Novel" — Volume 05 by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a fictional novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The narrative revolves around themes of family, class dynamics, and social critique, as seen through the interactions of various characters such as Mr. Richard Avenel, his nephew Leonard, and the struggling soldier Mr. Digby, who becomes a poignant figure representing the challenges of poverty and societal expectations. At the start of the novel, we meet several key characters: Pisistratus, who discusses the nature of novels with his father; Richard Avenel, a wealthy but brash individual returning to a large town and flaunting his newfound status; and Leonard, a humble student who finds solace in literature. As the story unfolds, Richard's elitism clashes with Leonard's values, particularly regarding their perceptions of working-class struggles. Furthermore, Mr. Digby's plight highlights the failures of society to care for its less fortunate members, as he desperately seeks a future for his daughter but encounters rejection and scorn from those who once knew him. The opening sets a complex stage where individual ambition and societal constraints intersect, inviting readers to reflect on class and morality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Germany -- Fiction
Subject England -- Fiction
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Inventors -- Fiction
Subject Poets -- Fiction
Subject Death -- Fiction
Subject Rhine River -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 7706
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Most Recently Updated Dec 30, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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