The Caxtons Part XVII
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 in Victorian England.
By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1849 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Social Commentary · 6 chapters · 12,881 words
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The stage-scene has dropped. Settle yourselves, my good audience; chat each with his neighbor. Dear madam in the boxes, take up your opera- glass and look about you. Treat Tom and pretty Sal to some of those fine oranges, O thou happy-looking mother in the two-shilling gallery! Yes, brave 'prentice-boys in the tier above, the cat-call by all means! And you, "most potent, grave, and reverend signiors" in the front row of the pit, practised critics and steady old playgoers, who shake your heads at new actors and playwrights, and, true to the creed of your youth (for the which all honor to you! ), firmly believe that we are shorter by the head than those giants our grandfathers, -- laugh or scold as you will, while the drop-scene still shuts out the stage. It is just that you should all amuse yourselves in your own way, O spectators! for the interval is long.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
- Date: 1849 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Social Commentary, Adventure, Romance
- Length: 12,881 words
- Structure: 6 chapters, 154 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The book explores complex themes of identity, social class, and the human condition through detailed character development and rich prose.
- Historical Fiction — Set in Australia during the colonial period, it reflects the historical context and societal issues of the time.
- Social Commentary — The narrative critiques social structures, capitalism, and the immigrant experience, providing insights into societal norms.
- Adventure — The characters engage in various pursuits in the Australian bush, highlighting themes of exploration and survival.
Tags
Victorian Era · Family Saga · Romance · Drama · Social Class · Wealth · Power Struggle · Inheritance · Family Conflict · Marriage · Love Triangle · Class Distinctions