The Young Duke by Benjamin Disraeli

The Young Duke, written by Benjamin Disraeli, is a novel that follows the life of a young man named Edgar as he navigates his way through society and politics in 19th century England. The story explores themes of love, power, and identity, as Edgar struggles to find his place in the world and make a name for himself. Through his experiences, Disraeli offers a critique of the social and political systems of the time, highlighting the flaws and injustices that existed within them. The novel is known for its witty dialogue and vivid characterizations, which have made it a beloved classic of English literature.

By Benjamin Disraeli · First published 1831 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Political Fiction, Romance · 60 chapters

Contents

• "Fortune's Favourite"
• "His Grace Meets an Early Love"
• "If She Be Not Fair For Me."
• "Pen Bronnock Palace"
• "Once More at Dacre"
• "Tender Relatives"
• "A New Charmer"
• "Fresh Entanglements"
• "A Dandy From Vienna"
• "The Moth and the Flame"
• "The Duke Returns"
• "The Duke Apologises"
• "A New Star Rises"
• "A Little Rift."
• "Again the Rival"
• "A Social Triumph"
• "Innocence and Experience"
• "The Bird is Caged"
• "Satiety."
• "Bitter is Jealousy"
• "Sweeping Changes"
• "Ruined Hopes"
• "His Grace's Rival"
• "A Startling Letter"
• "Arundel's Disappointment"
• "The Duke Visits Hauteville"
• "A Complaisant Spouse"
• "Birds of a Feather"
• "The Cost of Pleasure"
• "A Generous Action"
• "The First Fancy"
• "At Castle Dacre"
• "A Dangerous Guide"
• "Dangerous Friends"
• "To See Ourselves as Others See Us."
• "A Noble Reprobate"
• "Fair Women and Brave Men."
• "An Epicurean Feast"
• "Birds of Prey"
• "The Duke Makes a Speech"
• "Old Friends Meet"
• "The Chatelaine of Castle Dacre"
• "The Fete of Youth and Beauty"
• "A Duke Without A Friend"
• "A Last Appeal"
• His Grace Entertains
• "Love's Young Dream"
• "Sir Lucius Drops the Mask"
• "A New Star Rises"
• "Love is Like a Dizziness."
• "Love at a Bazaar"
• "Le Roi S'Amuse"
• "Grim Preparations"
• "Lovely Woman Stoops to Folly."
• "Perfection in a Petticoat."
• "Royal Favour"
• "An Impromptu Excursion"
• An Affair of Honour
• "Kindly Words"
• "Another Betrothal"

More by Benjamin Disraeli

• A True Story (1878)
• Sybil, or the Two Nations (1845)
• Coningsby or the New Generation (1840)
• Count Alarcos a Tragedy (1823)
• The Voyage of Captain Popanilla (1827)
• Lothair (1870)
• The Rise of Iskander (1874)
• Vivian Grey (1826)
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