| Author |
Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873 |
| Title |
Kenelm Chillingly — Volume 06
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
This eBook was produced by Dagny, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Kenelm Chillingly — Volume 06" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds around Sir Peter, who embarks on a journey to London, primarily to connect with his son Kenelm Chillingly, a character noted for his eccentricity. Along the way, Sir Peter is also keen to meet Chillingly Gordon, the young heir of the estate, and Cecilia Travers, a young woman of interest to him. The opening of the book reveals a world filled with intriguing characters and their relationships, as dialogues highlight themes of societal expectation, gender roles, and personal aspirations. Sir Peter's interactions with Cousin Mivers, his cousin, whose cynical view of marriage contrasts with Sir Peter's own hopes for his son’s future, set a tone reflective of the era's attitudes toward relationships. As Sir Peter ventures into London to reconnect with his son amidst uncertainties, the dynamics between expectation and personal choice surrounding love and ambition begin to unfold, hinting at deeper explorations of character and motivation in the chapters to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
English fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
7655 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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