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Title: Pelham — Volume 01

Note: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: This eBook was produced by David Widger

Summary: "Pelham — Volume 01" by Edward Bulwer Lytton is a novel written during the early 19th century. This work introduces us to Henry Pelham, the only child of an aristocratic family, exploring themes of social standing, family dynamics, and personal ambition within the context of early Victorian society. The narrative unfolds as we learn about Henry's upbringing among the expectations and extravagances of his parents, particularly through various humorous and dramatic events that set the tone for his adventures. The beginning of the novel introduces us to Henry Pelham’s family background, detailing the contrasts between his father's aspirations and his mother's superficial values. It humorously depicts a scandal involving his mother, Lady Frances, and her lover, which reveals the conflicts between appearance and reality that pervade their lives. As Henry grows up, he experiences the isolation of being an only child and navigates the complexities of friendship, particularly with a boy named Reginald Glanville, who is characterized by his melancholy and noble spirit. The opening chapters set the stage for an exploration of social manners, personal ambitions, and the often absurd nature of high society as Henry ventures into new environments, such as Eton and Cambridge, where he continues to develop his identity amidst the contrasting values of education and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873

EBook No.: 7615

Published: Mar 1, 2005

Downloads: 63

Language: English

Subject: Adventure stories

Subject: English fiction -- 19th century

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Pelham — Volume 01

Note: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: This eBook was produced by David Widger

Summary: "Pelham — Volume 01" by Edward Bulwer Lytton is a novel written during the early 19th century. This work introduces us to Henry Pelham, the only child of an aristocratic family, exploring themes of social standing, family dynamics, and personal ambition within the context of early Victorian society. The narrative unfolds as we learn about Henry's upbringing among the expectations and extravagances of his parents, particularly through various humorous and dramatic events that set the tone for his adventures. The beginning of the novel introduces us to Henry Pelham’s family background, detailing the contrasts between his father's aspirations and his mother's superficial values. It humorously depicts a scandal involving his mother, Lady Frances, and her lover, which reveals the conflicts between appearance and reality that pervade their lives. As Henry grows up, he experiences the isolation of being an only child and navigates the complexities of friendship, particularly with a boy named Reginald Glanville, who is characterized by his melancholy and noble spirit. The opening chapters set the stage for an exploration of social manners, personal ambitions, and the often absurd nature of high society as Henry ventures into new environments, such as Eton and Cambridge, where he continues to develop his identity amidst the contrasting values of education and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873

EBook No.: 7615

Published: Mar 1, 2005

Downloads: 63

Language: English

Subject: Adventure stories

Subject: English fiction -- 19th century

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.