Eugene Aram Book I
The story revolves around Eugene Aram, a poor but educated young man who rises to prominence through his intellectual pursuits. He becomes acquainted with Madeleine Varney, the daughter of a wealthy family, and falls in love with her. However, their social differences create obstacles for their relationship. Meanwhile, a murder takes place in the town, and suspicion falls on Eugene due to circumstantial evidence.
By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1832 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Crime, Romance · 12 chapters · 47,846 words
First lines
"Protected by the divinity they adored, supported by the earth which they cultivated, and at peace with themselves, they enjoyed the sweets of life, without dreading or desiring dissolution. " Numa Pompilius.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
- Date: 1832 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Crime, Romance, Gothic, Tragedy
- Length: 47,846 words
- Structure: 12 chapters, 704 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Confusing
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a historical period and incorporates real historical figures and events into the plot.
- Crime — The plot revolves around a murder and the subsequent investigation, making it a crime story.
- Romance — There are elements of romantic relationships and love interests throughout the narrative.
- Gothic — The narrative incorporates elements of horror, death, and gloom, characteristic of the Gothic genre.
Tags
Mystery · Crime Fiction · Classic Literature · 19th Century · British Literature · Gothic Fiction · Suspense · Thriller · Murder Mystery · Historical Fiction · Literary Fiction · Dark Romance
Contents
- THE VILLAGE. - ITS INHABITANTS. - AN OLD MANORHOUSE: AND AN ENGLISH FAMILY; THEIR HISTORY, INVOLVING A MYSTERIOUS EVENT
- A PUBLICAN, A SINNER, AND A STRANGER
- A DIALOGUE AND AN ALARM. A STUDENT'S HOUSE
- THE SOLILOQUY, AND THE CHARACTER, OF A RECLUSE. THE INTERRUPTION
- A DINNER AT THE SQUIRE'S HALL. - A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO RETIRED MEN WITH DIFFERENT OBJECTS IN RETIREMENT. - DISTURBANCE FIRST INTRODUCED INTO A PEACEFUL FAMILY
- THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE STUDENT. - A SUMMER SCENE - ARAM'S CONVERSATION WITH WALTER, AND SUBSEQUENT COLLOQUY WITH HIMSELF
- THE POWER OF LOVE OVER THE RESOLUTION OF THE STUDENT. - ARAM BECOMES A FREQUENT GUEST AT THE MANOR-HOUSE. - A WALK. - CONVERSATION WITH DAME DARKMANS. - HER HISTORY. - POVERTY AND ITS EFFECTS
- THE PRIVILEGE OF GENIUS. - LESTER'S SATISFACTION AT THE ASPECT OF EVENTS. - HIS CONVERSATION WITH WALTER. - A DISCOVERY
- THE STATE OF WALTER'S MIND. - AN ANGLER AND A MAN OF THE WORLD. - A COMPANION FOUND FOR WALTER
- THE LOVERS. - THE ENCOUNTER AND QUARREL OF THE RIVALS
- THE FAMILY SUPPER. - THE TWO SISTERS IN THEIR CHAMBER. - A MISUNDERSTANDING FOLLOWED BY A CONFESSION. - WALTER'S APPROACHING DEPARTURE AND THE CORPORAL'S BEHAVIOUR THEREON. - THE CORPORAL'S FAVOURITE INTRODUCED TO THE READER. - THE CORPORAL PROVES HIMSELF A SUBTLE DIPLOMATIST
- A STRANGE HABIT. - WALTER'S INTERVIEW WITH MADELINE. - HER GENEROUS AND CONFIDING DISPOSITION. - WALTER'S ANGER. - THE PARTING MEAL. - CONVERSATION BETWEEN THE UNCLE AND NEPHEW. - WALTER ALONE. - SLEEP THE BLESSING OF THE YOUNG