02188cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000052001122450027001642640051001913000047002423360026002893370026003153380036003415000083003775000031004605080055004915201194005465340045017406530059017858560042018447628UtSlPG20260610133210.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aLytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron,d1803-187310aDevereux — Volume 05 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devereux_(novel) aRelease date is 2005-03-01 aThis eBook was produced by Dagny, and David Widger a"Devereux — Volume 05" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a historical novel written during the mid-19th century. The narrative follows the journey of the protagonist, Mortimer Devereux, who navigates through themes of travel, existential reflection, and the influence of historical figures, particularly in his interactions with Peter the Great of Russia. The opening portion of the novel introduces Devereux's reflections on the nature of travel, suggesting that it stirs a profound emotional and philosophical response within him. As he traverses France, he muses over the disparity between the country's outward beauty and its underlying social issues. His encounter with a melancholy village priest invites deeper contemplation on happiness and societal constraints. This thoughtful introduction sets the stage for Devereux's travels into Russia, where he is drawn into the complexities of court life and political intrigue, highlighting his evolving perceptions of freedom, power, and the human condition. As the narrative progresses, we see him grappling with profound questions about life, death, and the essence of existence itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aGreat Britain -- History -- Anne, 1702-1714 -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7628