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Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron
1803
1873
Bulwer-Lytton, Edward George Earle Lytton, 1st Baron
Bulwer, Edward Lytton
Lytton, Edward Bulwer
Devereux — Volume 06
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"Devereux — Volume 06" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a historical novel written during the mid-19th century. The narrative follows the character Morton Devereux as he navigates complex emotional terrain, relationships, and societal challenges in a richly painted historical backdrop, particularly focusing on his return to Europe and subsequent introspections after his time in Russia. The opening of the work presents Devereux's return to St. Petersburg and his reflections on life, loss, and his desire for solitude amidst a tumultuous political landscape following the death of the Czar. He reveals a longing for the warmth of Italy, both as an antidote to his chilly past in Russia and as a sanctuary for contemplation and philosophical inquiry. Devereux’s retreat takes him to a secluded cottage in a picturesque Italian vale, where the natural beauty of the environment prompts profound contemplations on life, love, and the intermingling of pleasure and pain. Throughout this period, he encounters a hermit whose tortured existence suggests a dark connection to Devereux's own history, setting the stage for the intertwined fates of the characters and the impending revelations that will unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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