Alice, Book V
The novel revolves around the life of Ernest Maltravers, a young man from a noble family who becomes disillusioned with his privileged upbringing and seeks to understand the world beyond his aristocratic circle. He falls in love with Alice Darvell, a beautiful and kind-hearted woman from a lower social class, but their relationship is complicated by their differing backgrounds and the interference of others.
By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1862 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 9 chapters · 18,740 words
First lines
"FOOLS blind to truth; nor know their erring soul How much the half is better than the whole. " -- HESIOD: _Op. et Dies_, 40.
Do as the Heavens have done; forget your evil; With them, forgive yourself. -- _The Winter's Tale_. . The sweet'st companion that e'er man Bred his hopes out of. -- _Ibid._
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
- Date: 1862 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Social Commentary, Literary Fiction
- Length: 18,740 words
- Structure: 9 chapters, 361 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical period with detailed descriptions of the era.
- Romance — Central focus on romantic relationships and emotional bonds.
- Drama — Intense character development and interpersonal conflicts.
- Social Commentary — Explores societal issues and critiques social norms.
Tags
Fantasy · Adventure · Romance · Mystery · Gothic · Supernatural · Occult · Esoteric · Philosophical · Psychological · Victorian · Era Fiction
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER VI
- CHAPTER VII
- CHAPTER VIII
- CHAPTER IX