Project Gutenberg 2005-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 109 Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron 1803 1873 Bulwer-Lytton, Edward George Earle Lytton, 1st Baron Bulwer, Edward Lytton Lytton, Edward Bulwer "My Novel" — Volume 02 This eBook was produced by David Widger "My Novel" — Volume 02 by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton is a fictional narrative likely written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around characters such as Pisistratus, Mr. Caxton, and various members of the Leslie family as they engage in witty discussions about literature and societal issues, while also portraying the intricacies of relationships and social status. The narrative introduces themes of family dynamics, personal aspirations, and the influence of societal expectations. The opening of the novel serves as both an introduction and a preamble, where Mr. Caxton argues for the inclusion of Initial or Introductory Chapters as fundamental to a well-structured narrative. Pisistratus, representing a younger generation, questions this convention, leading to a lively dialogue about the merits of such literary devices. Following this discussion, we meet Frank Hazeldean, who embarks on a visit to Dr. Riccabocca's residence. Upon his arrival, he encounters the doctor—a peculiar yet gentlemanly figure—who welcomes him amidst reflections on life and the social milieu they both navigate. The narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of character interactions and the unfolding of the plot, inviting readers to delve into a world rich in humor, social commentary, and relatable human experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Germany -- Fiction England -- Fiction Domestic fiction Inventors -- Fiction Poets -- Fiction Death -- Fiction Rhine River -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 177747 2025-08-03T12:13:40.394862 text/html 177568 2025-01-11T00:37:55.969910 text/html 150422 2025-08-03T12:13:46.289850 application/epub+zip 151027 2025-08-03T12:13:43.371796 application/epub+zip 127914 2025-08-03T12:13:42.257811 application/epub+zip 305866 2025-08-03T12:13:48.562819 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 289949 2025-08-03T12:13:45.601823 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 238856 2022-09-04T06:59:45.557741 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 160427 2025-08-03T12:13:40.139824 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 155509 2020-12-30T19:40:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18976 2025-08-03T12:13:48.695770 application/rdf+xml 15433 2025-08-03T12:13:42.743816 image/jpeg 4098 2025-08-03T12:13:42.496837 image/jpeg 63169 2020-12-30T19:40:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 151517 2025-08-03T12:13:40.410869 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