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2005-03-01
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Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron
1803
1873
Bulwer-Lytton, Edward George Earle Lytton, 1st Baron
Bulwer, Edward Lytton
Lytton, Edward Bulwer
The Last of the Barons — Volume 03
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"The Last of the Barons — Volume 03" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a historical novel written during the mid-19th century. This volume continues the saga set in the tumultuous times of the Wars of the Roses, focusing on key characters such as the philosopher Adam Warner and his daughter Sibyll, alongside political intrigues revolving around notable figures like King Henry VI and Edward IV. The book explores themes of ambition, scientific discovery, and the struggles between personal desires and societal obligations in a period steeped in conflict and change. At the start of this volume, we encounter the effects of Adam Warner’s unwavering commitment to his mechanical inventions and his detachment from worldly matters. The opening chapters depict the emotional turmoil of Sibyll as she grapples with admiration and jealousy while interacting with Marmaduke Nevile. Meanwhile, Adam wrestles with the constraints of poverty and obsession in his pursuit of knowledge and disillusionment with his own aspirations. The narrative quickly shifts to the critical intersection of Warner’s scientific endeavors and the political landscape when a mysterious visitor, Robin Hilyard, compels him to deliver letters that could restore the deposed King Henry VI. As tensions rise between the characters and the implications of Adam's invention come to bear upon the lives of all involved, the stage is set for a vivid exploration of how personal ambitions can collide with the grand currents of history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Great Britain -- History -- Wars of the Roses, 1455-1485 -- Fiction
Warwick, Richard Neville, Earl of, 1428-1471 -- Fiction
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Category: Historical Novels
Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
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