The Caxtons Part IV
The story revolves around the Caxton family, focusing on the patriarch, Roland Caxton, and his struggles to maintain his dignity and social status amidst financial difficulties. The narrative explores themes of class, identity, and morality as the characters navigate their complex relationships and personal crises.
By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1849 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Social Commentary, Historical Fiction · 6 chapters · 9,497 words
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I was always an early riser. Happy the man who is! Every morning, day comes to him with a virgin's love, full of bloom and purity and freshness. The youth of Nature is contagious, like the gladness of a happy child. I doubt if any man can be called "old" so long as he is an early riser and an early walker. And oh, youth! -- take my word of it -- youth in dressing-gown and slippers, dawdling over breakfast at noon, is a very decrepit, ghastly image of that youth which sees the sun blush over the mountains, and the dews sparkle upon blossoming hedgerows.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
- Date: 1849 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Social Commentary, Historical Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Coming-of-Age
- Length: 9,497 words
- Structure: 6 chapters, 158 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The book explores complex themes of family, ambition, and the human condition through rich character development and introspective narrative.
- Social Commentary — It critiques societal norms and the human experience, particularly through the lens of education, class, and the pursuit of knowledge.
- Historical Fiction — The narrative incorporates historical references and discussions about civilization, race, and cultural evolution.
- Philosophical Fiction — The text delves into philosophical discussions about human error, civilization, and the nature of knowledge.
Tags
Victorian Era · Family Saga · Social Class · Romance · Marriage · Inheritance · Wealth · Power Struggle · Family Drama · Historical Fiction · 19th Century · English Literature