02298cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000052001122450022001642640051001863000047002373360026002843370026003103380036003365000083003725000031004555080044004865201338005305340045018686530012019138560042019259990017019677757UtSlPG20260610133212.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aLytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron,d1803-187310aFalkland, Book 1. 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/Falkland_(novel)  aRelease date is 2005-03-01  aThis eBook was produced by David Widger  a"Falkland, Book 1" by Edward Bulwer-Lytton is a novel written in the early 19th century, specifically during the Romantic period. The book explores themes of isolation, introspection, and the complexities of human relationships through the story of its protagonist, Erasmus Falkland, who navigates his philosophical thoughts and emotional struggles in a reclusive lifestyle. As an early work by Bulwer-Lytton, the narrative reflects the author's grappling with sentimentality and the moral dilemmas of passion.  The story unfolds primarily through a series of letters written by Erasmus Falkland to his friend, Frederick Monkton, detailing his past life experiences and current contemplations on love and society. Falkland, a character of deep thought and melancholy, recalls his youthful affections and turbulent relationships, particularly with Lady Emily Mandeville, a figure representing innocence and purity. As he contemplates his emotions and the impact of his upbringing on his current state, his philosophical musings reveal his struggle between the desire for connection and the pain associated with intimacy. The novel, with its rich characterizations and emotional depth, delves into the effects of solitude and the quest for understanding oneself amid societal distractions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7757  c49746d49746