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

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