Devereux Book II
The novel revolves around the life of Devereux, a young nobleman, and his struggles with love, family, and social class. The story begins with Devereux's return to England after being abroad for several years, where he becomes embroiled in a complicated web of relationships and rivalries. He falls deeply in love with a beautiful but unattainable woman, who is already promised to marry another man. Meanwhile, Devereux's family is plagued by financial troubles and scandals, which threaten their social standing. As the novel unfolds, Devereux finds himself torn between his desire for love and his duty to his family, all while navigating the complexities of high society in 17th-century England.
By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1841 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Satire, Historical Fiction · 11 chapters · 35,303 words
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IT had, when I first went to town, just become the fashion for young men of fortune to keep house, and to give their bachelor establishments the importance hitherto reserved for the household of a Benedict.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
- Date: 1841 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Satire, Historical Fiction, Romance, Comedy
- Length: 35,303 words
- Structure: 11 chapters, 518 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The book explores complex characters and social themes, focusing on the intricacies of human relationships and societal norms.
- Satire — The narrative employs humor and irony to critique societal behaviors, particularly regarding class and morality.
- Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical context, it reflects the customs and social dynamics of the time.
- Romance — The plot includes romantic elements and relationships that drive character motivations.
Tags
Historical Fiction · Romance · Adventure · Mystery · Gothic Fiction · Supernatural · Fantasy · Medieval · Knights · Chivalry · Nobility · Royal Court
Contents
- THE HERO IN LONDON. - PLEASURE IS OFTEN THE SHORTEST, AS IT IS THE EARLIEST ROAD TO WISDOM, AND WE MAY SAY OF THE WORLD WHAT ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND-BUSY SAYS OF THE PIG-BOOTH, "WE ESCAPE SO MUCH OF THE OTHER VANITIES BY OUR EARLY ENTERING."
- GAY SCENES AND CONVERSATIONS. - THE NEW EXCHANGE AND THE PUPPET-SHOW. - THE ACTOR, THE SEXTON, AND THE BEAUTY
- MORE LIONS
- AN INTELLECTUAL ADVENTURE
- THE BEAU IN HIS DEN, AND A PHILOSOPHER DISCOVERED
- A UNIVERSAL GENIUS. - PERICLES TURNED BARBER. - NAMES OF BEAUTIES IN 171. - THE TOASTS OF THE KIT-CAT CLUB
- A DIALOGUE OF SENTIMENT SUCCEEDED BY THE SKETCH OF A CHARACTER, IN WHOSE EYES SENTIMENT WAS TO WISE MEN WHAT RELIGION IS TO FOOLS; NAMELY, A SUBJECT OF RIDICULE
- LIGHTLY WON, LIGHTLY LOST. - A DIALOGUE OF EQUAL INSTRUCTION AND AMUSEMENT. - A VISIT TO SIR GODFREY KNELLER
- A DEVELOPMENT OF CHARACTER, AND A LONG LETTER; A CHAPTER, ON THE WHOLE, MORE IMPORTANT THAN IT SEEMS
- BEING A SHORT CHAPTER, CONTAINING A MOST IMPORTANT EVENT
- CONTAINING MORE THAN ANY OTHER CHAPTER IN THE SECOND BOOK OF THIS HISTORY