Godolphin, Volume V
The novel revolves around the life of Charles Godolphin, a young man who inherits a large fortune and must navigate the complexities of high society in 19th-century England. Through his experiences, the novel explores themes of love, morality, and social class.
By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1833 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama · 17 chapters · 24,653 words
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It was approaching towards the evening as Lucilla paused for a few seconds at the door which led to Godolphin's apartments. At length she summoned courage. The servant who admitted her was Godolphin's favorite domestic; and he was amazed, but overjoyed, to see her; for Lucilla was the idol of all who knew her, -- save of him, whose love only she cared and lived for.
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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: 24,653 words
- Structure: 17 chapters, 360 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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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 moral questions through its characters and plot.
Tags
Historical Fiction · Romance · Adventure · Mystery · Gothic Fiction · Victorian Era · English Literature · 19th Century · Classic Novel · Serialized Fiction · Family Saga · Social Class
Contents
- JOY AND DESPAIR
- LOVE STRONG AS DEATH, AND NOT LESS BITTER
- GODOLPHIN
- THE DECLARATION. - THE APPROACHING NUPTIALS. - IS THE IDEALIST CONTENTED?
- THE BRIDALS. - THE ACCIDENT. - THE FIRST LAWFUL POSSESSION OF LOVE
- NEWS OF LUCILLA
- IN WHICH TWO PERSONS, PERMANENTLY UNITED, DISCOVER THAT NO TIE CAN PRODUCE UNION OF MINDS
- THE RETURN TO LONDON. - THE ETERNAL NATURE OF DISAPPOINTMENT. - FANNY MILLINGER. - HER HOUSE AND SUPPER
- GODOLPHIN'S SOLILOQUY. - HE BECOMES A MAN OF PLEASURE AND A PATRON OF THE ARTS. - A NEW CHARACTER SHADOWED FORTH; FOR AS WE ADVANCE, WHETHER IN LIFE OR ITS REPRESENTATIONS, CHARACTERS ARE MORE FAINT AND DIMLY DRAWN THAN IN THE EARLIER PART OF OUR CAREER
- GODOLPHIN'S COURSE OF LIFE. - INFLUENCE OF OPINION AND OF RIDICULE ON THE MINDS OF PRIVILEGED ORDERS. - LADY EHPINGITAM'S FRIENDSHIP WITH GEORGE THE FOURTH. - HIS MANNER OF LIVING
- RADCLYFFE AND GODOLPHIN CONVERSE. - THE VARIETIES OF AMBITION
- FANNY BEHIND THE SCENES. - REMINISCENCES OF YOUTH. - THE UNIVERSALITY OF TRICK. - THE SUPPER AT FANNY MILLINGER'S. - TALK ON A THOUSAND MATTERS, EQUALLY LIGHT AND TRUE. - FANNY'S SONG
- THE CAREER OF CONSTANCE. - REAL STATE OF HER FEELINGS TOWARDS GODOLPHIN. - RAPID SUCCESSION OF POLITICAL EVENTS. - CANNING'S ADMINISTRATION. - CATHOLIC QUESTION. - LORD GREY'S SPEECH. - CANNING'S DEATH
- THE DEATH OF GEORGE IV. - THE POLITICAL SITUATION OF PARTIES, AND OF LADY ERPINGHAM
- THE ROUE HAS BECOME A VALETUDINARIAN. - NEWS. - A FORTUNETELLER
- SUPERSTITION. - ITS WONDERFUL EFFECTS
- THE EMPIRE OF TIME AND OF LOVE. - THE PROUD CONSTANCE GROWN WEARY AND HUMBLE. - AN ORDEAL