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Kenelm Chillingly - Volume 03

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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:
"Kenelm Chillingly - Volume 03" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around Kenelm Chillingly, who is portrayed as a complex character navigating the intricacies of love, society, and personal growth, particularly through his interactions with significant characters like Cecilia Travers and Leopold Travers. The narrative is set against a backdrop of rural English life, reflecting on themes of social class, responsibility, and the delicate balance between affection and duty. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Cecilia Travers, a young woman of noble spirit and refined intellect, who embodies ideals of responsibility and kindness shaped by her upbringing. The scenes unfold as Cecilia prepares for an evening entertainment while exploring her understanding of love and relationships, hinting at her eventual entanglement with Kenelm Chillingly. As various characters gather for the festivities, we meet Leopold Travers, Cecilia's father, whose experiences and transformation from a reckless youth to a responsible landowner serve as a moral compass throughout the unfolding drama. The beginning of the novel sets up a rich exploration of interpersonal dynamics and societal expectations, with the promise of romance and conflict threading through the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Credits:
This eBook was produced by Dagny, and David Widger
Notes:
Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Release date is 2005-03-01

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