The Disowned Volume 8 - Lytton, Edward Bulwer
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In The Disowned Volume 8, Edward Bulwer-Lytton takes the narrative to a darker, more dramatic culmination, where the themes of identity, betrayal, and moral conflict reach their zenith. The stakes are higher, and the characters are forced to confront the devastating consequences of their choices. Central to this volume is Richard Crauford, whose elaborate schemes to preserve his wealth and social standing come to a head. Crauford's deceit and manipulation provide a sharp contrast to the more virtuous characters. His actions set off a chain of events that ultimately reveal the fragility of the…mehr

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In The Disowned Volume 8, Edward Bulwer-Lytton takes the narrative to a darker, more dramatic culmination, where the themes of identity, betrayal, and moral conflict reach their zenith. The stakes are higher, and the characters are forced to confront the devastating consequences of their choices. Central to this volume is Richard Crauford, whose elaborate schemes to preserve his wealth and social standing come to a head. Crauford's deceit and manipulation provide a sharp contrast to the more virtuous characters. His actions set off a chain of events that ultimately reveal the fragility of the social fabric, where a person's identity both public and private can be irrevocably damaged by betrayal and falsehoods. In this final volume, Lytton draws the various character arcs together in a tragic exploration of how ambition, deceit, and moral failure can tear lives apart. With its focus on the complexities of human nature, The Disowned serves as a powerful reflection on the moral and social challenges of the Victorian era, offering a gripping narrative of justice, guilt, and redemption. The emotional depth and tragic outcomes make this installment one of the most profound and thought-provoking in the entire series.
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Edward Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873) was a prominent English novelist, poet, playwright, and politician, best known for his contributions to Victorian literature. His works often explored themes of social justice, romance, mystery, and the supernatural. He was one of the most widely read and influential authors of his time, and his works were popular across both literary and social circles. Bulwer-Lytton is perhaps most famous for his novels The Last Days of Pompeii (1834), Eugene Aram (1832), and The Disowned (1829), among others. He is also credited with popularizing certain literary tropes, such as the Gothic novel, through works like Zanoni (1842), which combined mysticism and philosophical themes. One of Bulwer-Lytton's most famous phrases, ""It was a dark and stormy night,"" has become iconic, often cited for its melodramatic style. In addition to his literary success, Bulwer-Lytton had a significant political career, serving as a Member of Parliament and as a Secretary of State for the Colonies.