"My Novel" — Volume 10: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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"My Novel" — Volume 10 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron (1803–1873).
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"My Novel" — Volume 10 by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton is a fictional narrative likely written during the mid-19th century. The book explores themes of societal dynamics, human motives, and personal relationships through its complex characters. Key figures introduced include Riccabocca, a disillusioned Italian exiled from his homeland, and Mr. Randal Leslie, who appears to be entangled in Riccabocca's turbulent past intertwined with deceitful ambitions regarding an heiress. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for a rich exploration of various characters, each navigating their interests amid a historical backdrop. We are introduced to Riccabocca amidst philosophical musings about human judgment, societal structures, and the nature of wisdom, presenting him as a reflective man steeped in the complexities of his own life. As the story unfolds, relationships and aspirations come into focus, such as Riccabocca's protective inclinations towards his daughter Violante and his confrontation with the ambitions of Peschiera, who seeks to entwine his fate with that of Riccabocca's child. This blend of personal drama and societal critique creates a tapestry of human experience, inviting readers to delve into the nuances of ambition, innocence, and survival within a constrained social milieu.
Book and edition facts
- Title: "My Novel" — Volume 10
- Author credits: Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron (1803–1873)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Death -- Fiction
- Domestic fiction
- England -- Fiction
- Germany -- Fiction
- Inventors -- Fiction
- Poets -- Fiction
- Rhine River -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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