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The Caxtons: A Family Picture — Volume 03

By Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton

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"The Caxtons: A Family Picture — Volume 03" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton is a novel written during the Victorian era that explores themes of f...

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2005-02-01
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"The Caxtons: A Family Picture — Volume 03" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton is a novel written during the Victorian era that explores themes of family dynamics, honor, and the contrasts between social classes through the experiences of the Caxton family. The book is part of a multi-volume series that captures the complexities of familial bonds and societal expectations, typically set against the backdrop of 19th-century England. In this volume, the narrative delves into the return of the protagonist to his family home, shedding light on the relationships between various family members, particularly between his father and his uncle, Captain de Caxton. There are discussions on honor, pride, and the value of ancestry, as both brothers represent differing views on these topics. The reader is drawn into their dynamic through lively dialogues and reflections, which reveal the struggles of living with societal expectations and personal convictions. The story is further enriched by the introduction of past familial conflicts and the examination of personal choices, particularly through the lens of a poignant tale told by Captain Roland, reflecting the complexities of human nature and the critical debates surrounding morality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

About the Author

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.

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