The Caxtons: A Family Picture — Volume 18: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Caxtons: A Family Picture — Volume 18 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron (1803–1873).
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"The Caxtons: A Family Picture — Volume 18" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton is a novel written during the Victorian era, likely in the mid-19th century. This work examines themes of family, ambition, and the contrast between traditional society and the adventurous spirit of the new world, reflecting on the experiences of the Caxton family, particularly focusing on Pisistratus Caxton, as he navigates personal growth and societal expectations. In this volume, we follow Pisistratus's return to England after several years spent in Australia, where he experienced trials and triumphs in agriculture and sheep farming. As he reconnects with his family, he grapples with nostalgia and the changes that time has brought to his loved ones. The story weaves through various characters, including his cousin Blanche, with whom he shares a developing relationship, alongside other family figures like Roland and their parents. These connections are steeped in reflections on life's uncertainties, the weight of inherited legacies, and the contrast between the idealization of the past and the harsher realities of adulthood. Overall, the narrative combines elements of romance, social commentary, and the interplay of fortune and effort in the pursuits of life.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Caxtons: A Family Picture — Volume 18
- Author credits: Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron (1803–1873)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- English fiction -- 19th century
- Families -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
- Category: Romance
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