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: Fairly Easy (7th 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

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