02449cam a22003733u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000052001122450029001642640051001933000047002443360026002913370026003173380036003435000031003795080044004105201356004545340045018106530023018556530023018786530021019016530025019226530021019476530021019686530027019898560042020169990017020587712UtSlPG20260610133211.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aLytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron,d1803-187311a"My Novel" — Volume 11 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2005-03-01 aThis eBook was produced by David Widger a"My Novel" — Volume 11 by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a novel likely written during the mid-19th century. The book explores complex themes of human relationships, societal expectations, and the nature of emotions like love and hate. The initial chapters introduce Randal Leslie, a character riddled with ambition and moral ambiguity, and Audley Egerton, a former politician grappling with his fading influence and standing in society. The opening of the novel delves into the insidious nature of hate and its prevalence within civilized society, contrasting it with the more straightforward expressions of emotions seen in past eras. Randal's character is examined in detail, showcasing the sharp intellect that leads him into scheming and manipulation. The narrative quickly shifts to introduce a host of secondary characters, such as Leonard Fairfield and Audley Egerton, who each have their struggles and ambitions. The intense dialogues between characters highlight their relationships and the overarching societal pressures impacting their decisions. Throughout the opening chapters, there is a sense of foreboding as characters navigate their personal desires against the backdrop of societal standards and potential deception, laying the groundwork for the intricate plot developments to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aGermany -- Fiction aEngland -- Fiction aDomestic fiction aInventors -- Fiction aPoets -- Fiction aDeath -- Fiction aRhine River -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7712 c49701d49701