Alice, Book I by Edward Bulwer-lytton

The novel revolves around the life of Ernest Maltravers, a young man from a noble family who becomes infatuated with Alice Darvell, a beautiful and kind-hearted peasant girl. The story explores their romance, which is hindered by social class differences and the disapproval of Ernest's family.

By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1837 · Genre: Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction · 13 chapters · 21,459 words

First lines

"Thee, hid the bowering vales amidst, I call. " -- EURIPIDES: _Hel._ I. 1116.

Who art thou, fair one, who usurp'st the place Of Blanch, the lady of the matchless grace? -- LAMB.

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Genres

• Romance — The central plot revolves around romantic relationships and emotional entanglements.
• Drama — The narrative is driven by intense character development and emotional conflicts.
• Historical Fiction — The story is set in a specific historical period, with detailed descriptions of the era.
• Social Commentary — The book explores societal norms and critiques social structures of the time.

Tags

Fantasy · Adventure · Romance · Mystery · Gothic · Supernatural · Occult · Philosophical · Psychological · Esoteric · Spiritual · Metaphysical

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
• Date: 1837 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction, Social Commentary, Literary Fiction
• Length: 21,459 words
• Structure: 13 chapters, 367 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Contents

• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V
• CHAPTER VI
• CHAPTER VII
• CHAPTER VIII
• CHAPTER IX
• CHAPTER X
• CHAPTER XI
• CHAPTER XII
• CHAPTER XIII

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