Night and Morning, Volume 1 by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton

"Night and Morning, Volume 1" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a novel written during the mid-19th century. This compelling work explores themes of social justice, morality, and human relationships through the lives of its central characters, particularly focusing on the Rev. Caleb Price and Philip Beaufort. The narrative delves into the complexities of vice and crime while vividly portraying the struggles faced by individuals in pursuit of love, status, and redemption. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the quaint English village where Reverend Caleb Price resides, a man whose life has transformed dramatically from his days of privilege to living a modest existence with a deep passion for fishing. As he encounters Philip Beaufort, a once-wealthy individual with grand aspirations, the two reconnect over shared history and ambitions. Philip unfolds his secret plans to marry a tradesman's daughter, revealing a whirlwind of forbidden love and societal expectations. The opening chapters set the stage for the intertwining lives of these characters, hinting at the challenges that await them as they navigate the intricate social landscape of their time while dealing with personal ambitions and moral dilemmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873
Title Night and Morning, Volume 1
Credits Produced by David Widger
Reading Level Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 9750
Release Date
Last Update Dec 16, 2011
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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