"My Novel" - Volume 09

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:

"My Novel" - Volume 09 by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a work of fiction written during the mid-19th century. The narrative opens with themes revolving around public and private life and introduces various characters, particularly focusing on the Caxton family and the exiled Italian Riccabocca and his daughter, Violante. The work explores the complexities of social obligations and personal identity, creating a vibrant backdrop for the intertwining lives of its characters. At the start of the novel, the protagonist reflects on public life, contrasting it with the necessity of maintaining personal identity and private life. As the narrative unfolds, we are introduced to Riccabocca, who is in England under the threat of a powerful enemy, Count Peschiera, who desires to marry his daughter. Faced with doubts about their safety and well-being, Riccabocca takes precautions to protect his family while grappling with the implications of his daughter's potential marriage and the complexities that arise from their situation in society. This opening sets the stage for engaging conflicts involving love, ambition, and social standing, establishing a rich narrative landscape that promises to delve deeper into the dilemmas faced by the characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

This eBook was produced by David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-03-01