Paul Clifford - Volume 04

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Paul Clifford - Volume 04" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a novel likely written in the early 19th century, during a time when romanticism intertwined with societal observations in literature. This installment continues the story of Paul Lovett, a young man navigating a world of rogues and outlaws, exploring themes of love, honor, and the complexities of human relationships. At the start of the work, the story unfolds in a rough alehouse where Clifford, along with a motley crew of characters known for their questionable morality, gathers to recount their exploits. Here, tensions rise as Long Ned, one of Clifford's companions, challenges the aloofness of their leader, who is preoccupied with deeper thoughts about a lady named Miss Brandon. The narrative captures the camaraderie and bickering amongst these outlaws, while glimpses of Clifford's rich inner life suggest he yearns for something beyond their criminal existence. As the night progresses, themes of ambition, friendship, and unrequited love begin to surface, setting the stage for the dramatic and romantic entanglements that will ensue as the characters navigate their desires and aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

This eBook was produced by Bryan Sherman and David Widger

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Clifford

Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-03-01