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100 1 _aLytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron,
_d1803-1873
245 1 0 _aDevereux — Volume 05
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devereux_(novel)
500 _aRelease date is 2005-03-01
508 _aThis eBook was produced by Dagny, and David Widger
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- Anne, 1702-1714 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7628
999 _c49617
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