Kenelm Chillingly Book III

Name: Kenelm Chillingly Book III
Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton

The novel revolves around the life of Kenelm Chillingly, a young aristocrat who struggles with his own identity and sense of purpose. He becomes disillusioned with the superficiality of high society and seeks a deeper connection with nature and humanity. Through his journey, he faces various challenges, including romantic entanglements, family conflicts, and personal crises, which ultimately lead to his spiritual awakening and self-discovery.

By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1851 · Genre: Romance, Adventure, Psychological · 21 chapters · 38,569 words

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IF there were a woman in the world who might be formed and fitted to reconcile Kenelm Chillingly to the sweet troubles of love and the pleasant bickerings of wedded life, one might reasonably suppose that that woman could be found in Cecilia Travers. An only daughter and losing her mother in childhood, she had been raised to the mistress-ship of a household at an age in which most girls are still putting their dolls to bed; and thus had early acquired that sense of responsibility, accompanied with the habits of self-reliance, which seldom fails to give a certain nobility to character; though almost as often, in the case of women, it steals away the tender gentleness which constitutes the charm of their sex.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
Date: 1851 CE
Language: English
Genres: Romance, Adventure, Psychological, Philosophical, Social Critique
Length: 38,569 words
Structure: 21 chapters, 611 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Romance — The narrative primarily revolves around the protagonist's romantic relationships and personal development.
Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey, encountering various challenges and experiences.
Psychological — The narrative delves into the psychological complexities of the characters, particularly the protagonist.
Philosophical — The narrative explores philosophical themes and questions, often through the protagonist's introspection.