Name: What Will he do With it? Volume 9
Price: 636.00 TWD
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Author: Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton
ISBN: 9789368094029

portada What Will he do With it? Volume 9

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Physical Book

Author

Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton

Publisher

Double 9 Books

Language

English

Pages

Format

Paperback

ISBN13

9789368094029

What Will he do With it? Volume 9

Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton (Author) · Double 9 Books · Paperback

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Synopsis "What Will he do With it? Volume 9"

In What Will He Do with It? Volume 9, Edward Bulwer-Lytton delves into themes of love, betrayal, and the weight of societal expectations. The novel centers on the emotional turmoil of Darrell, whose past is irrevocably shaped by a complicated relationship with Caroline Lyndsay, now the Marchioness of Montfort. Their reunion brings to the forefront unresolved feelings of betrayal and loss, as Darrell struggles with the impact of Caroline's past choices, particularly her emotionally unfulfilling marriage. The complex dynamics between them highlight the deep-seated resentments and lingering affections that continue to haunt their lives. As the story unfolds, other characters, such as Lionel Haughton and Sophy, become involved in the main narrative, further emphasizing the theme of love's challenges and the effects of social standing on personal happiness. The novel explores the lasting consequences of decisions, both big and small, and the inescapable nature of the past in shaping the present. Through these intertwined relationships, the novel invites readers to reflect on the complexities of human connection, the search for fulfillment, and the enduring question of how to reconcile one's actions with the desire for happiness amidst regret and unfulfilled longing.

Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton

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Edward Bulwer-Lytton (London, 1803 – Torquay, 1873) was a prolific novelist, playwright, and British politician, prominent in the Victorian period. He cultivated various literary genres, including historical novels, Gothic romance, and science fiction. Among his most recognized works is The Last Days of Pompeii (1834), a historical novel set in the ancient Roman city before its destruction by the eruption of Vesuvius. Other notable works include Zanoni (1842), The Haunted and the Haunters (1859), and The Coming Race (1871), also known as Vril, the Power of the Coming Race.

Bulwer-Lytton is remembered for coining famous phrases such as "The pen is mightier than the sword" and for the famous opening "It was a dark and stormy night" in his novel Paul Clifford (1830). His influence endures in literature and popular culture, and his legacy has been the subject of study and revaluation in contemporary literary criticism.

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