Project Gutenberg 2005-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 97 Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron 1803 1873 Bulwer-Lytton, Edward George Earle Lytton, 1st Baron Bulwer, Edward Lytton Lytton, Edward Bulwer "My Novel" — Volume 04 This eBook was produced by David Widger "My Novel" — Volume 04 by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a novel written in the mid-19th century, likely during the Victorian era. The story delves into the intricacies of the matrimonial state, emerging through the discussions and perspectives of Mr. Caxton and other characters, including the philosopher Dr. Riccabocca and his affections towards Miss Jemima. The narrative seems to explore not only the romantic pursuits but also the philosophical underpinnings of love and relationships, highlighting various societal views on marriage. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to a lively discussion among family members about the nature of courtship and the behaviors of lovers. Mr. Caxton provides humorous and critical insights on the matter while referencing various authorities, including Shakespeare and Aztec culture, to bolster his arguments. A key focus is on Dr. Riccabocca and his love for Miss Jemima, contrasting his philosophical temperament with traditional notions of courtship. The opening chapters establish a comedic and intellectual tone, setting the stage for themes of love, domesticity, and societal expectations that will likely intertwine throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.2 (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: Romance Category: Humour Category: Novels Category: British Literature 220538 2025-08-03T12:13:58.772744 text/html 220359 2025-01-11T00:38:16.039355 text/html 165641 2025-08-03T12:14:05.147705 application/epub+zip 167933 2025-08-03T12:14:01.759729 application/epub+zip 145225 2025-08-03T12:14:00.653719 application/epub+zip 338879 2025-08-03T12:14:07.851719 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 314830 2025-08-03T12:14:04.444801 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 263354 2022-09-04T07:00:05.685385 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 198544 2025-08-03T12:13:58.451716 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 193626 2020-12-30T19:40:39 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19357 2025-08-03T12:14:07.993688 application/rdf+xml 15283 2025-08-03T12:14:01.130770 image/jpeg 4082 2025-08-03T12:14:00.890748 image/jpeg 77947 2020-12-30T19:40:39 application/octet-stream application/zip 166815 2025-08-03T12:13:58.791743 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