Falkland, Book 2.: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Falkland, Book 2. is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron (1803–1873).
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"Falkland, Book 2." by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton is a novel written in the early to mid-19th century, during the Victorian era. This work delves into themes of passion, guilt, and the complexity of human emotions, centering around the characters of Emily Mandeville and Erasmus Falkland as they navigate the tumultuous landscape of love and morality. The narrative carefully explores the inner workings of the human heart, making it more introspective than plot-driven. In this second book of the Falkland story, the tumultuous relationship between Emily and Falkland reaches new emotional heights. As Emily grapples with her feelings for Falkland while bound in a marriage that brings her no love, she finds herself drawn deeper into a spiral of longing and despair. Falkland, aware of the troubling dynamics surrounding his affections for Emily, suffers tormented feelings of love mixed with the awareness of the consequences of their attraction. The characters' internal struggles are compounded by societal expectations and personal ethics, leading to a poignant exploration of love's power and its potential for destruction. As their connection intensifies, fraught with both desire and regret, the narrative raises questions about virtue, love, and the burdens of unfulfilled longing.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Falkland, Book 2.
- Author credits: Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron (1803–1873)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
- Category: Romance
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