The Caxtons Part X
The story revolves around the Caxton family, focusing on the patriarch, Roland Caxton, a wealthy and proud man who struggles to reconcile his aristocratic heritage with his humble origins. His son, Herbert, is a romantic idealist, while his daughter, Margaret, is a strong-willed and independent woman. The novel explores themes of social class, family dynamics, and personal identity as the characters navigate their relationships and confront their own biases and prejudices.
By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1849 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Family Saga, Romance · 6 chapters · 13,480 words
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My uncle's conjecture as to the parentage of Francis Vivian seemed to me a positive discovery. Nothing more likely than that this wilful boy had formed some headstrong attachment which no father would sanction, and so, thwarted and irritated, thrown himself on the world. Such an explanation was the more agreeable to me as it cleared up much that had appeared discreditable in the mystery that surrounded Vivian. I could never bear to think that he had done anything mean and criminal, however I might believe he had been rash and faulty. It was natural that the unfriended wanderer should have been thrown into a society, the equivocal character of which had failed to revolt the audacity of an inquisitive mind and adventurous temper; but it was natural also that the habits of gentle birth, and that silent education which English gentlemen commonly receive from their very cradle, should have preserved his honor, at least, intact through all.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
- Date: 1849 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Family Saga, Romance, Adventure, Coming-of-Age
- Length: 13,480 words
- Structure: 6 chapters, 164 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a historical period and includes real locations and events from history.
- Family Saga — The story revolves around the lives of a family, their relationships, and their personal growth.
- Romance — The narrative includes elements of love and romantic relationships.
- Adventure — The plot involves elements of travel, exploration, and adventure.
Tags
Victorian Era · Family Saga · Social Class · Romance · Drama · Historical Fiction · 19th Century · British Literature · Classic Novel · Family Relationships · Marriage · Love Triangle