Devereux — Volume 03

Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 140K words
Chapters: 14

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Devereux — Volume 03 by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton LyttonAuthor: Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873,Language: English, Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature, Release Date: Mar 1, 2005

Editor's review

This is Volume 03 of Baron Edward Bulwer-Lytton's novel Devereux, a public-domain English ebook from Project Gutenberg. For readers working through the work systematically, this volume is a key link that picks up from what precedes and advances the plot; it should not be skipped. Lytton was a prolific nineteenth-century British novelist whose works combine historical setting, social observation, and psychological portraiture, in a style distinctly Victorian. This volume continues the overall narrative and serves well as a primary text for literary history and the study of the English novel, and for readers accustomed to reading public-domain English classics volume by volume. As a serialized electronic edition, it is cleanly formatted and easy to search, but it lacks modern annotation, so readers need solid English reading ability and some acclimation to nineteenth-century prose. It is best read in continuity with the preceding and following volumes to grasp the character relationships and the direction of the plot.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers working systematically through the full English text of Devereux
Literature students studying the nineteenth-century English novel and Lytton's works
English learners accustomed to reading Project Gutenberg public-domain ebooks
Literature enthusiasts interested in Victorian narrative style

Not a good fit for

Casual readers hoping to follow the complete story from this single volume alone
Readers whose English is not yet sufficient for nineteenth-century prose
Beginners who need modern annotations and introductory guidance

Reading tips

Finish the first two volumes before starting this one to avoid gaps in characters and plot
Jot down character relationships as you read for easier cross-reference with later volumes
Read alongside reference material on nineteenth-century British history
On unfamiliar expressions, read through the whole paragraph first rather than checking every word

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FAQ

Can this book be read on its own?

Not recommended. This is Volume 03 of Devereux, and both the character relationships and the plot carry over from earlier volumes, so starting here can easily cause confusion. It is best to read the volumes in order to follow the complete narrative.

What English level does this book require?

The original is nineteenth-century English with long sentences and rather archaic diction. Solid reading ability and some familiarity with Victorian prose are advisable. Beginners might start with a simplified edition or a translation as a bridge.

Does this edition include annotations or an introduction?

This edition comes from Project Gutenberg as a public-domain ebook, mainly presenting the original text, and typically includes no modern annotations or introduction. For background explanation, consult separate material on Lytton's life and nineteenth-century English literature.

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Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873 Author

Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron Lytton (1803–1873) was an English novelist, playwright and politician. The library holds 220 of his works, spanning a wide range of subjects: the historical novel The Last Days of Pompeii, set against the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79; Rienzi, the Last of the Roman Tribunes, on the Roman tribune Cola di Rienzo; and Eugene Aram, a narrative drawn from a criminal case. He also wrote society novels such as Pelham, the family portrait The Caxtons, and the historical study Athens: Its Rise and Fall; the short tale The Haunted and the Haunters, or The House and the Brain reflects his interest in the supernatural. His style is ornate and his plots elaborate, combining romantic colouring with social satire. Public information is limited, and systematic Chinese-language appraisal of his life and work remains scarce.