Night and Morning, Book I
The novel explores the life of a young poet, Alfred Hargrave, who becomes disillusioned with his mundane existence and seeks excitement and inspiration in London's high society. He becomes infatuated with a mysterious woman, Kate Lester, who is trapped in a loveless marriage. As Alfred navigates this complex web of relationships, he must confront the darkness within himself and those around him, leading to a tragic conclusion.
By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1841 · Genre: Romance, Drama, Social Commentary · 11 chapters · 48,259 words
First lines
"Noch in meines Lebens Lenze War ich and ich wandert' aus, Und der Jugend frohe Tanze Liess ich in des Vaters Haus. " SCHILLER, Der Pilgrim.
"Now rests our vicar. They who knew him best, Proclaim his life to have been entirely rest; Not one so old has left this world of sin, More like the being that he entered in. " -- CRABBE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
- Date: 1841 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Drama, Social Commentary, Historical Fiction, Mystery
- Length: 48,259 words
- Structure: 11 chapters, 781 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — Central love story and romantic entanglements drive the plot.
- Drama — Intense emotional conflicts and character development.
- Social Commentary — Explores societal norms and class distinctions.
- Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical period with accurate details.
Tags
Romance · Novel · 19th Century Literature · English Literature · Fiction · Classic · Historical Fiction · Social Commentary · Satire · Humor · Wit · Irony
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER VI
- CHAPTER VII
- CHAPTER VIII
- CHAPTER IX
- CHAPTER X
- CHAPTER XI