Ernest Maltravers — Volume 01: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Ernest Maltravers — Volume 01 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron (1803–1873).
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"Ernest Maltravers — Volume 01" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the titular character, Ernest Maltravers, a young man with a fervent desire for knowledge and adventure, wrestling between his ambitions and the complexities of human relationships, particularly with a girl named Alice Darvil. The opening portion introduces a bleak setting near a northern manufacturing town, where an encounter unfolds in a dilapidated hovel between a man who appears morally degraded and his daughter, Alice, who longs for a better life. This initial scene establishes Alice's difficult home life and her father's sinister demeanor, hinting at themes of poverty, innocence, and impending danger. When a young traveler arrives, drawn by the light of their home, the tension escalates. The father seems to have ulterior motives, and the contrast between Alice’s naïveté and the threatening atmosphere sets a dark tone for the narrative. Here, the foundation is laid for a story of escape and moral development, as well as the exploration of the relationship between Ernest and Alice that is central to the plot.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Ernest Maltravers — Volume 01
- Author credits: Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron (1803–1873)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- English fiction -- 19th century
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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