"My Novel" — Volume 07

"My Novel" — Volume 07 by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a serialized novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The book explores complex themes of courage and the human condition through a familial conversation about the nature of bravery, interspersed with the trials faced by the protagonist, Leonard Fairfield, as he navigates challenges in London society following personal and economic upheaval. The beginning of the volume introduces a household debate led by Mr. Caxton about the essence of courage, as he recounts an encounter with a bull. This dialogue reveals character dynamics and sets the philosophical tone for the narrative. Meanwhile, Leonard is grappling with feelings of humiliation and isolation in London, struggling to maintain a façade of confidence in a series of letters he writes to friends. This dual narrative arc serves to illustrate his internal battles against despair and societal expectations, laying the groundwork for further exploration of resilience and human connections as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton,, was an English writer and politician. He served as a Whig member of Parliament from 1831 to 1841 and a Conservative from 1851 to 1866. He was Secretary of State for the Colonies from June 1858 to June 1859, choosing Richard Clement Moody as founder of British Columbia. He was created Baron Lytton of Knebworth in 1866.