Godolphin, Volume I
The novel revolves around the life of Charles Godolphin, a young man from a noble family who struggles with his own identity and morality. The story explores themes of love, power, and redemption as Godolphin navigates his complex relationships with those around him, including his mentor, his lover, and his rival.
By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1833 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama · 14 chapters · 18,777 words
First lines
"Is the night calm, Constance?"
"Beautiful! the moon is up."
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
- Date: 1833 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama, Philosophical Fiction, Social Commentary
- Length: 18,777 words
- Structure: 14 chapters, 266 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The central plot revolves around romantic relationships and emotional entanglements.
- Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a historical context, reflecting the social and political atmosphere of the time.
- Drama — The story is driven by intense character interactions and emotional conflicts.
- Philosophical Fiction — The text explores philosophical themes and questions about life, society, and human nature.
Tags
Historical Fiction · Romance · Adventure · Mystery · Gothic Fiction · English Literature · 19th Century · Victorian Era · Classic Novel · Serialized Fiction · Family Saga · Social Class
Contents
- THE DEATH-BED OF JOHN VERNON. - HIS DYING WORDS. - DESCRIPTION OF HIS DAUGHTER, THE HEROINE. - THE OATH
- REMARK ON THE TENURE OF LIFE. - THE COFFINS OF GREAT MEN SELDOM NEGLECTED. - CONSTANCE TAKES REFUGE WITH LADY ERPINGHAM. - THE HEROINE'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND CHARACTER. -THE MANOEUVRING TEMPERAMENT
- THE HERO INTRODUCED TO OUR READER'S NOTICE. - DIALOGUE BETWEEN HIMSELF AND HIS FATHER. - PERCY GODOLPHIN's CHARACTER AS A BOY. - THE CATASTROPHE OF HIS SCHOOL LIFE
- PERCY'S FIRST ADVENTURE AS A FREE AGENT
- THE MUMMERS. - GODOLPHIN IN LOVE. - THE EFFECT OF FANNY MILLINGER'S ACTING UPON HIM. - THE TWO OFFERS. - GODOLPHIN QUITS THE PLAYERS
- PERCY GODOLPHIN THE GUEST OF SAVILLE. - HE ENTERS THE LIFE-GUARDS AND BECOMES THE FASHION
- SAVILLE EXCUSED FOR HAVING HUMAN AFFECTIONS. - GODOLPHIN SEES ONE WHOM HE NEVER SEES AGAIN. - THE NEW ACTRESS
- GODOLPHIN'S PASSION FOR THE STAGE. - THE DIFFERENCE IT ENGENDERED IN HIS HABITS OF LIFE
- THE LEGACY. - A NEW DEFORMITY IN SAVILLE. - THE NATURE OF WORLDLY LIAISONS. - GODOLPHIN LEAVES ENGLAND
- THE EDUCATION OF CONSTANCE'S MIND
- CONVERSATION BETWEEN LADY ERPINGHAM AND CONSTANCE. - FURTHER PARTICULARS OF GODOLPHIN'S FAMILY, ETC
- DESCRIPTION OF GODOLPHIN'S HOUSE. - THE FIRST INTERVIEW. - ITS EFFECT ON CONSTANCE
- A BALL ANNOUNCED. - GODOLPHIN'S VISTT TO WENDOVER CASTLE. - HIS MANNERS AND CONVERSATION
- CONVERSATION BETWEEN GODOLPHIN AND CONSTANCE. - THE COUNTRY LINE AND THE TOWN LINE