Project Gutenberg 2004-11-24 Public domain in the USA. 405 Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron 1803 1873 Bulwer-Lytton, Edward George Earle Lytton, 1st Baron Bulwer, Edward Lytton Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lucretia — Complete Produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger "Lucretia — Complete" by Edward Bulwer Lytton is a novel written in the early 19th century that explores complex themes surrounding human nature, ambition, and the moral impact of society and upbringing. The narrative centers on Lucretia Clavering, an heiress raised in a household marked by pride and ambition, and examines her intricate relationships with her uncle, Sir Miles St. John, as well as with potential suitors who embody contrasting societal standings. The beginning of the novel establishes a dark and atmospheric setting, beginning with a scene during the Reign of Terror in Paris, where a father observes his son’s fascination with a spider's web as they head to witness an execution—foreshadowing themes of violence and moral corruption. This somber tension shifts to a family setting in England several years later, where Lucretia is introduced alongside characters like the ambitious Mainwaring, who struggles with his feelings for her and the shadow of her lineage, and her tutor Dalibard, who grapples with the ramifications of their ambitions. The prologue and opening chapters set up a rich psychological exploration of Lucretia's character, her upbringing, and the complex interplay between personal desires and societal expectations, hinting at the turbulent journey that lies ahead for her and those around her. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en London (England) -- Fiction Detective and mystery stories, English English fiction -- 19th century Crime -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 1124245 2025-07-03T11:58:54.357329 text/html 1160492 2021-01-26T23:42:43 text/html 493419 2025-07-03T11:59:05.606302 application/epub+zip 511110 2025-07-03T11:58:57.523337 application/epub+zip 498572 2025-07-03T11:58:56.227381 application/epub+zip 838944 2025-07-03T11:59:12.547316 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 779857 2025-07-03T11:59:04.774354 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 753064 2022-09-04T06:57:05.536441 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 994841 2025-07-03T11:58:53.156344 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 994696 2016-08-28T10:58:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 983638 2012-12-10T08:17:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21508 2025-07-03T11:59:12.681221 application/rdf+xml 13674 2025-07-03T11:58:56.731303 image/jpeg 3434 2025-07-03T11:58:56.479314 image/jpeg 394804 2016-08-28T11:02:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 411923 2021-01-26T23:42:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 393195 2012-12-10T08:18:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 479587 2025-07-03T11:58:54.440316 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