Coningsby or the New Generation

Name: Coningsby or the New Generation
Author: Benjamin Disraeli

Coningsby or the New Generation is a novel written by Benjamin Disraeli, published in 1845. The book follows the story of a young man named Coningsby who returns to England after spending time in Europe and becomes embroiled in political intrigue and romantic entanglements. The novel explores themes of social class, politics, and personal identity, and is known for its witty dialogue and satirical portrayal of Victorian society.

By Benjamin Disraeli · First published 1840 · Genre: Political Fiction, Social Commentary, Historical Fiction · 60 chapters · 223,046 words

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It was a bright May morning some twelve years ago, when a youth of still tender age, for he had certainly not entered his teens by more than two years, was ushered into the waiting-room of a house in the vicinity of St. James's Square, which, though with the general appearance of a private residence, and that too of no very ambitious character, exhibited at this period symptoms of being occupied for some public purpose.

The house-door was constantly open, and frequent guests even at this early hour crossed the threshold. The hall-table was covered with sealed letters; and the hall-porter inscribed in a book the name of every individual who entered.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Benjamin Disraeli
Date: 1840 CE
Language: English
Genres: Political Fiction, Social Commentary, Historical Fiction, Romance
Length: 223,046 words
Structure: 77 chapters, 2,500 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Political Fiction — The novel is centered on the prevalent political ideologies and developments in England at the time. It sheds light on political practices, activism, and workings of governmental institutions, therefore it principally falls under the genre of Political Fiction.
Social Commentary — Disraeli closely examines and provides critique on the social issues of his times, particularly around class distinctions, making Social Commentary a prominent genre aspect of the book.
Historical Fiction — Set in the 19th-century England, the book provides a description of the living conditions and historical events of that era, making it a work of Historical Fiction.
Romance — While politics is the dominant theme of the book, the protagonist's romantic relationships add an aspect of the Romance genre to the novel.