Night and Morning, Book IV
The novel explores the life of a young aristocrat who becomes disillusioned with his privileged upbringing and seeks redemption through a romantic affair with a lower-class woman. As their relationship deepens, he must confront the consequences of his family's dark past and the corrupting influence of wealth and power. Through this narrative, the author critiques the social conventions and moral hypocrisy of the aristocracy in 19th-century England.
By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1841 · Genre: Romance, Drama, Social Commentary · 8 chapters · 35,305 words
First lines
"O that sweet gleam of sunshine on the lake! " WILSON'S _City of the Plague_
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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: 35,305 words
- Structure: 8 chapters, 577 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The central plot revolves around romantic relationships and their complications.
- Drama — The narrative is driven by intense emotional and relational conflicts.
- Social Commentary — The story critiques societal norms and class distinctions.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and events are influenced by historical contexts of the time.
Tags
Romance · Novel · 19th Century Literature · English Literature · Historical Fiction · Social Commentary · Family Drama · Marriage · Love Triangle · Upper Class · Society Life · London Setting