Godolphin, Volume II
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 · 7 chapters · 23,866 words
First lines
Every day, at the hour in which Constance was visible, Godolphin had loaded the keeper, and had returned to attend upon her movements. They walked and rode together; and in the evening, Godolphin hung over her chair, and listened to her songs; for though, as I have before said, she had but little science in instrumental music, her voice was rich and soft beyond the pathos of ordinary singers.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
- Date: 1833 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama, Social Commentary, Philosophical Fiction
- Length: 23,866 words
- Structure: 7 chapters, 300 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — Central focus on romantic relationships and emotional entanglements.
- Historical Fiction — Set in a historical period with references to historical events and figures.
- Drama — Intense character development and interpersonal conflicts.
- Social Commentary — Explores societal norms and critiques social structures.
Tags
Historical Fiction · Romance · Adventure · Mystery · Gothic Fiction · English Literature · 19th Century · Victorian Era · Novel of Manners · Social Commentary · Family Saga · Love Story
Contents
- THE FEELINGS OF CONSTANCE AND GODOLPHIN TOWARDS EACH OTHER. - THE DISTINCTION IN THEIR CHARACTERS. - REMARKS ON THE EFFECTS PRODUCED BY THE WORLD UPON GODOLPHIN. - THE HIDE. - RURAL DESCRIPTIONS. - OMENS. - THE FIRST INDISTINCT CONFESSION
- GODOLPHIN'S RETURN HOME. - HIS SOLILOQUY. - LORD ERPINGHAM'S ARRIVAL AT WENDOVER CASTLE. - THE EARL DESCRIBED. - HIS ACCOUNT OF GODOLPHIN'S LIFE AT ROME
- CONSTANCE AT HER TOILET. - HER FEELINGS. - HER CHARACTER OF BEAUTY DESCRIBED. - THE BALL. - THE DUCHESS OF WINSTOUN AND HER DAUGHTER. - AN INDUCTION FROM THE NATURE OF FEMALE RIVALRIES. - JEALOUSY IN A LOVER. - IMPERTINENCE RETORTED. - LISTENERS NEVER HEAR GOOD OF THEMSELVES. - REMARKS ON THE AMUSEMENTS OF A PUBLIC ASSEMBLY. - THE SUPPER. - THE FALSENESS OF SEEMING GAIETY. - VARIOUS REFLECTIONS, NEW AND TRUE. - WHAT PASSES BETWEEN GODOLPHIN AND CONSTANCE
- THE INTERVIEW. - THE CRISIS OF A LIFE
- A RARE AND EXQUISITE OF THE BEST (WORST) SCHOOL. - A CONVERSATION ON A THOUSAND MATTERS. - THE DECLENSION OF THE "SUI PROFUSUS" INTO THE "ALIENI APPETENS."
- FANNY MILLINGER ONCE MORE. - LOVE. - WOMAN. - BOOKS. - A HUNDRED TOPICS TOUCHED ON THE SURFACE. - GODOLPHIN'S STATE OF MIND MORE MINUTELY EXAMINED. - THE DINNER AT SAVILLE'S
- AN EVENT OF GREAT IMPORTANCE TO THE PRINCIPAL ACTORS IN THIS HISTORY. - GODOLPHIN A SECOND TIME LEAVES ENGLAND