Night and Morning, Book II
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 beautiful and mysterious woman, Kate Lester, who is trapped in a loveless marriage. As Alfred navigates this complex web of relationships, he must confront the darkness of his own desires and the consequences of his actions.
By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1841 · Genre: Romance, Drama, Social Commentary · 12 chapters · 35,544 words
First lines
"Incubo. Look to the cavalier. What ails he? Hostess. And in such good clothes, too! " BEAUMONT AND FLETCHER: _Love's Pilgrimage_.
"Theod. I have a brother -- there my last hope! . Thus as you find me, without fear or wisdom, I now am only child of Hope and Danger. " -- Ibid.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
- Date: 1841 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Drama, Social Commentary, Mystery, Historical Fiction
- Length: 35,544 words
- Structure: 12 chapters, 620 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 personal struggles are key elements.
- Social Commentary — Explores societal norms and critiques social structures.
- Mystery — Contains elements of intrigue and secrets that unfold throughout the narrative.
Tags
Romance · Novel · 19th Century Literature · English Literature · Fiction · Classic · Historical Fiction · Social Commentary · Family Drama · Marriage · Love Triangle · Upper Class
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER VI
- CHAPTER VII
- CHAPTER VIII
- CHAPTER IX
- CHAPTER X
- CHAPTER XI
- CHAPTER XII