Name: The Disowned Volume 2
SKU: 63898274
Price: 564.00 TWD
Availability: InStock
Author: Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton
ISBN: 9789368097099

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Physical Book

Author

Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton

Publisher

Double 9 Books

Language

English

Pages

Format

Paperback

ISBN13

9789368097099

The Disowned Volume 2

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

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Synopsis "The Disowned Volume 2"

The Disowned Volume 2 by Baron Edward Bulwer-Lytton continues the story of Clarence Linden, a young man torn between his aristocratic heritage and his desire for freedom. In this second volume, Clarence navigates the complexities of society, self-discovery, and human nature, while confronting themes of vanity, ambition, and social expectation. The narrative opens with Clarence staying at Copperas Bower, the home of the eccentric Copperas family. The family members, particularly Mrs. Copperas and her humorous husband, provide a backdrop of comic domestic life, which Clarence observes with a mixture of distaste and amusement. Despite their antics, Clarence is also exposed to the more reflective, intellectual conversations with other characters like Mr. Talbot and the aspiring artist Warner. These relationships offer Clarence moments of introspection, as he contemplates love, ambition, and his place within society. As Clarence interacts with these varied characters, the novel delves into the influence of social environments on personal growth and identity. Struggling to form meaningful connections, Clarence begins to question where he belongs, torn between the conventionality of his noble background and the unconventional allure of the freedom he seeks. This volume explores the tension between societal obligations and the desire for self-determination, setting the stage for Clarence's evolving journey of personal growth and moral development.

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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