Leila, Book V

The novel revolves around the life of Eugene Aram, a schoolmaster who is accused and later convicted of murdering his rival, Daniel Clarke. The story explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the complexities of human nature.

By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1837 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 7 chapters · 20,718 words

First lines

The day slowly dawned upon that awful night; and the Moors, still upon the battlements of Granada, beheld the whole army of Ferdinand on its march towards their wails. At a distance lay the wrecks of the blackened and smouldering camp; while before them, gaudy and glittering pennons waving, and trumpets sounding, came the exultant legions of the foe. The Moors could scarcely believe their senses. Fondly anticipating the retreat of the Christians, after so signal a disaster, the gay and dazzling spectacle of their march to the assault filled them with consternation and alarm.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
• Date: 1837 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Drama, Political Fiction
• Length: 20,718 words
• Structure: 7 chapters, 268 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Historical Fiction — Set in a historical period with detailed descriptions of historical events and figures.
• Romance — Central love story that drives the plot and character motivations.
• Adventure — Features journeys, quests, and significant action sequences.
• Drama — Intense emotional and relational conflicts among characters.

Tags

Romance · Adventure · Fantasy · Middle Eastern Fiction · Orientalism · Historical Fiction · 19th Century Literature · British Literature · Victorian Era · Mystery · Supernatural · Philosophy

Contents

• THE GREAT BATTLE
• THE NOVICE
• THE PAUSE BETWEEN DEFEAT AND SURRENDER
• THE ADVENTURE OF THE SOLITARY HORSEMAN
• THE SACRIFICE
• THE RETURN - THE RIOT - THE TREACHERY - AND THE DEATH
• THE END

More by Edward Bulwer-lytton

• A Strange Story (1861)
• Rienzi (1834)
• The Last Days of Pompeii (1834)
• The Coming Race (1871)
• The Lady of Lyons (1838)
• Zanoni (1842)
• Athens: Its Rise and Fall Book I Vol I (1837)
• Athens: Its Rise and Fall Book II Vol I (1837)
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