| Author |
Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873 |
| Title |
Night and Morning, Volume 5
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
This eBook was produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"NIGHT AND MORNING, VOLUME 5" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a novel written during the mid-19th century, embodying themes of familial duty, personal redemption, and societal constraints. The story revolves around Roger Morton, a prosperous alderman, and the mysterious fate of his sister's sons, with the unfolding of various characters’ relationships and their intertwining fates, particularly focusing on themes of lost kinship and rediscovery. The opening of the narrative introduces Mr. Roger Morton in his shop, delving into his character and lifestyle while presenting a rainy day filled with both dreariness and bustling shop activity. As the plot unfolds, Morton is approached by two different men inquiring about his nephews, which sparks his troubled recollections about them. The initial exchanges with the first man convey a sense of mystery and urgency regarding the boys' fate, while the subsequent encounter with the second brings forth an unexpected familial connection, revealing a deeper narrative involving lost lineage and the quest for truth. This setup establishes the groundwork for personal revelations and the exploration of both familial obligations and the specter of the past in the lives of the characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
English fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
9754 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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