Lucretia — Volume 01 by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton

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Author Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873
Title Lucretia — Volume 01
Note Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits This eBook was produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger
Summary "Lucretia — Volume 01" by Edward Bulwer Lytton is a historical novel written during the mid-19th century. The narrative delves into themes of ambition, social status, and the complexities of human nature, particularly as they relate to personal relationships and moral dilemmas. Central to the story are Lucretia Clavering and her interactions with her uncle, Sir Miles St. John, and the young man, William Mainwaring, who finds himself drawn to her despite the complications of their differing social standings. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to a man during the Reign of Terror in Paris who is both sinister and protective of a young boy, whom he is about to present to a spectacle of execution. This chilling opening sets the tone for a story that appears to intertwine the themes of brutality and innocence. The scene shifts to a picturesque manor house in England, where Lucretia, a strong-willed young woman, is the focus of her uncle's expectations and ambitions for the family. In her discussions with Mainwaring, who grapples with feelings for both Lucretia and her half-sister Susan, the tensions of love, ambition, and societal expectations emerge, hinting at the complex fabric of relationships that will characterize the evolving narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject London (England) -- Fiction
Subject Detective and mystery stories, English
Subject English fiction -- 19th century
Subject Crime -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 7685
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 30, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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