The Caxtons: A Family Picture — Volume 18 by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton

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Author Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873
Title The Caxtons: A Family Picture — Volume 18
Note Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "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. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English fiction -- 19th century
Subject Families -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 7604
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Most Recently Updated Dec 30, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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