Project Gutenberg 2005-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 88 Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron 1803 1873 Bulwer-Lytton, Edward George Earle Lytton, 1st Baron Bulwer, Edward Lytton Lytton, Edward Bulwer Devereux — Volume 01 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devereux_(novel) This eBook was produced by Dagny, and David Widger "Devereux — Volume 01" by Edward Bulwer Lytton is a semi-autobiographical novel written during the early 19th century. The narrative introduces us to Morton Devereux, a character deeply reflective of the struggles between societal expectations and personal aspirations, illustrating a journey through youth marked by ambition, rivalry, and the search for identity. The story unfolds against a backdrop of historical events and characters, mirroring the philosophical inquiries and personal dilemmas that Dominate Morton's life. The opening of the novel sets the stage for Morton Devereux's life story, beginning with a recounting of his family history. Celebrated as a product of noble lineage, the narrative weaves through the tales of his uncle, Sir William Devereux, and the contrasting paths of Morton and his brothers, highlighting themes of fraternity, rivalry, and paternal affection. The protagonist's early interactions reveal his complex relationships with family members, especially with his brothers, underscoring a volatility of emotions that shape his formative years. Notably, Morton's bond with his Uncle William emerges as a cornerstone of his development, showcasing the deeper struggles of understanding one's place in a world defined by expectations and personal conflict. As the tale pushes forward, it hints at the emerging dynamics of friendship and ambition, setting the tone for the trials and tribulations to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Great Britain -- History -- Anne, 1702-1714 -- Fiction PR Text Historical Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: British Literature 246559 2025-08-03T11:59:35.084537 text/html 246380 2025-01-11T00:22:36.732315 text/html 174986 2025-08-03T11:59:41.377473 application/epub+zip 177944 2025-08-03T11:59:37.969522 application/epub+zip 165082 2025-08-03T11:59:36.824515 application/epub+zip 333756 2025-08-03T11:59:43.938460 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 321113 2025-08-03T11:59:40.695540 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 291494 2022-09-04T06:43:29.802469 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 225447 2025-08-03T11:59:34.713497 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 220565 2020-12-30T17:43:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18211 2025-08-03T11:59:44.068462 application/rdf+xml 15098 2025-08-03T11:59:37.324494 image/jpeg 3668 2025-08-03T11:59:37.072496 image/jpeg 89687 2020-12-30T17:43:17 application/octet-stream application/zip 174974 2025-08-03T11:59:35.105517 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia