Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron 1803-1873 creator text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Ernest Maltravers — Volume 01" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the titular character, Ernest Maltravers, a young man with a fervent desire for knowledge and adventure, wrestling between his ambitions and the complexities of human relationships, particularly with a girl named Alice Darvil. The opening portion introduces a bleak setting near a northern manufacturing town, where an encounter unfolds in a dilapidated hovel between a man who appears morally degraded and his daughter, Alice, who longs for a better life. This initial scene establishes Alice's difficult home life and her father's sinister demeanor, hinting at themes of poverty, innocence, and impending danger. When a young traveler arrives, drawn by the light of their home, the tension escalates. The father seems to have ulterior motives, and the contrast between Alice’s naïveté and the threatening atmosphere sets a dark tone for the narrative. Here, the foundation is laid for a story of escape and moral development, as well as the exploration of the relationship between Ernest and Alice that is central to the plot. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Maltravers_(novel) Release date is 2005-03-01 This eBook was produced by Dagny, and David Widger Original publication data not identified English fiction -- 19th century PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7640 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7640 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133210.0 7640