What Will He Do with It? - Volume 10

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:

"What Will He Do with It? - Volume 10" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a novel likely written during the mid-19th century. The narrative centers around the troubled character Jasper Losely and his tumultuous interactions with Guy Darrell, a wealthy man connected to Losely's past, particularly through Losely's onetime marriage and current desperation, which he seeks to exploit. The story delves into themes of pride, disgrace, and familial connections amid drama, presenting the conflict between honor and the cursed legacy of deception. The opening of the novel introduces the intense confrontation between Jasper Losely and Guy Darrell, revealing Losely's attempt to regain a foothold after years of decline. Losely, having observed Lady Montfort's somber departure, approaches Darrell with a desperate plea for financial support, heavily colored by disdain and memories of past grievances. As the dialogue unfolds, themes of vengeance, familial loyalty, and interpersonal conflict rise to the forefront. Jasper attempts to assert his claims, which hinge on his connection to Darrell through marriage to his daughter, as he struggles with feelings of humiliation at his current state of poverty. The tension escalates into a dramatic standoff where both characters grapple with the implications of pride, honor, and the consequences of their shared past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

This eBook was produced by David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2005-03-01