"My Novel" — Volume 09

"My Novel" — Volume 09 by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a work of fiction written during the mid-19th century. The narrative opens with themes revolving around public and private life and introduces various characters, particularly focusing on the Caxton family and the exiled Italian Riccabocca and his daughter, Violante. The work explores the complexities of social obligations and personal identity, creating a vibrant backdrop for the intertwining lives of its characters. At the start of the novel, the protagonist reflects on public life, contrasting it with the necessity of maintaining personal identity and private life. As the narrative unfolds, we are introduced to Riccabocca, who is in England under the threat of a powerful enemy, Count Peschiera, who desires to marry his daughter. Faced with doubts about their safety and well-being, Riccabocca takes precautions to protect his family while grappling with the implications of his daughter’s potential marriage and the complexities that arise from their situation in society. This opening sets the stage for engaging conflicts involving love, ambition, and social standing, establishing a rich narrative landscape that promises to delve deeper into the dilemmas faced by the characters. (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.