Eugene Aram Book II
The story revolves around Eugene Aram, a poor but educated young man who is accused of murdering his rival, Edward Dare, to obtain a large sum of money. The novel explores the events leading up to the murder and the subsequent trial, delving into themes of morality, guilt, and redemption.
By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1832 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Crime, Romance · 8 chapters · 26,644 words
First lines
Love is better than a pair of spectacles, to make every thing seem greater which is seen through it. -- Sir Philip Sydney's Arcadia.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
- Date: 1832 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Crime, Romance, Gothic, Tragedy
- Length: 26,644 words
- Structure: 8 chapters, 392 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in the past and is based on real historical events and figures.
- Crime — The plot revolves around a murder and the subsequent investigation.
- Romance — There are significant romantic subplots and themes throughout the narrative.
- Gothic — The narrative employs elements of the gothic genre, including mystery, horror, and the supernatural.
Tags
Mystery · Crime Fiction · Thriller · Suspense · Classic Literature · 19th Century · British Literature · Historical Fiction · Murder Mystery · Detective Story · Gothic Fiction · Dark Romance
Contents
- THE MARRIAGE SETTLED. - LESTER'S HOPES AND SCHEMES. - GAIETY OF TEMPER A GOOD SPECULATION. - THE TRUTH AND FERVOUR OF ARAM'S LOVE
- A FAVOURABLE SPECIMEN OF A NOBLEMAN AND A COURTIER. - A MAN OF SOME FAULTS AND MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- WHEREIN THE EARL AND THE STUDENT CONVERSE ON GRAVE BUT DELIGHTFUL MATTERS. - THE STUDENT'S NOTION OF THE ONLY EARTHLY HAPPINESS
- A DEEPER EXAMINATION INTO THE STUDENT'S HEART. - THE VISIT TO THE CASTLE. - PHILOSOPHY PUT TO THE TRIAL
- IN WHICH THE STORY RETURNS TO WALTER AND THE CORPORAL. - THE RENCONTRE WITH A STRANGER, AND HOW THE STRANGER PROVES TO BE NOT ALTOGETHER A STRANGER
- SIR PETER DISPLAYED. - ONE MAN OF THE WORLD SUFFERS FROM ANOTHER. - THE INCIDENT OF THE BRIDLE BEGETS THE INCIDENT OF THE SADDLE; THE INCIDENT OF THE SADDLE BEGETS THE INCIDENT OF THE WHIP; THE INCIDENT OF THE WHIP BEGETS WHAT THE READER MUST READ TO SEE
- WALTER VISITS ANOTHER OF HIS UNCLE'S FRIENDS. - MR. COURTLAND'S STRANGE COMPLAINT. - WALTER LEARNS NEWS OF HIS FATHER, WHICH SURPRISES HIM. - THE CHANGE IN HIS DESTINATION
- WALTER'S MEDITATIONS. - THE CORPORAL'S GRIEF AND ANGER. - THE CORPORAL PERSONALLY DESCRIBED. - AN EXPLANATION WITH HIS MASTER. - THE CORPORAL OPENS HIMSELF TO THE YOUNG TRAVELLER. - HIS OPINIONS ON LOVE; - ON THE WORLD; - ON THE PLEASURE AND RESPECTABILITY OF CHEATING; - ON LADIES - AND A PARTICULAR CLASS OF LADIES; - ON AUTHORS; - ON THE VALUE OF WORDS; - ON FIGHTING; - WITH SUNDRY OTHER MATTERS OF EQUAL DELECTATION AND IMPROVEMENT. - AN UNEXPECTED EVENT