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Title: Paul Clifford — Volume 06
Note: Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: This eBook was produced by Bryan Sherman and David Widger
Summary: "Paul Clifford — Volume 06" by Edward Bulwer-Lytton is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the character of Paul Clifford, a notorious highwayman, and his fellow rogues as they navigate their criminal exploits and moral dilemmas against the backdrop of societal injustice and personal redemption. The narrative delves into themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle for honor amidst a life of crime. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to a diverse set of characters within a humorous yet somber atmosphere among a group of thieves who are relishing the spoils of their latest heist. The scene is set in a dimly lit place where the robbers, including the witty Long Ned and the sardonic Augustus Tomlinson, bicker and joke about their fortunes from a recent robbery. Amidst their camaraderie, Paul Clifford's ambition and longing for a better life emerge, suggesting a conflict between the criminal lifestyle he leads and his aspirations for redemption. The opening establishes a blend of humor and tension, ultimately hinting at deeper themes of identity and morality as Clifford contemplates his future while grappling with his past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873
EBook No.: 7733
Published: Mar 1, 2005
Downloads: 43
Language: English
Subject: Brigands and robbers -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Paul Clifford — Volume 06
Note: Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: This eBook was produced by Bryan Sherman and David Widger
Summary: "Paul Clifford — Volume 06" by Edward Bulwer-Lytton is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the character of Paul Clifford, a notorious highwayman, and his fellow rogues as they navigate their criminal exploits and moral dilemmas against the backdrop of societal injustice and personal redemption. The narrative delves into themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle for honor amidst a life of crime. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to a diverse set of characters within a humorous yet somber atmosphere among a group of thieves who are relishing the spoils of their latest heist. The scene is set in a dimly lit place where the robbers, including the witty Long Ned and the sardonic Augustus Tomlinson, bicker and joke about their fortunes from a recent robbery. Amidst their camaraderie, Paul Clifford's ambition and longing for a better life emerge, suggesting a conflict between the criminal lifestyle he leads and his aspirations for redemption. The opening establishes a blend of humor and tension, ultimately hinting at deeper themes of identity and morality as Clifford contemplates his future while grappling with his past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873
EBook No.: 7733
Published: Mar 1, 2005
Downloads: 43
Language: English
Subject: Brigands and robbers -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.