Lucretia — Volume 01

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Lucretia — Volume 01

by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton

EN·~2 hours·4 chapters

Chapters

4 total

PREFACE TO THE EDITION OF 1853.

13:47

PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION.

7:23

CHAPTER I. - A FAMILY GROUP.

1:13:00

CHAPTER II. - LUCRETIA.

1:00:59

Description

A young woman’s life is set against the stark clash between nurturing guidance and the shadows that early circumstances can cast. The narrative follows her as she navigates a world where home education and the influence of family shape not only virtues but also the hidden currents of ambition and desire. Through careful observation of her choices and the people around her, the story reveals how seemingly innocent beginnings can lead to unsettling moral dilemmas.

The novel delves into the darker side of human nature, presenting cultured yet ruthless characters whose actions are driven by the lure of wealth and a relentless impatience for success. Their “Children of Night” persona exposes the thin line between refinement and cruelty, offering a warning about the seductive power of money and the perils of unchecked ambition. The first act sets a tense stage, inviting listeners to contemplate how early influences may steer a life toward tragedy or redemption.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (148K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Mar 1, 2005

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton

Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton

1803–1873

A celebrated Victorian novelist, poet, playwright, and politician, he filled his works with romance, intrigue, historical drama, and grand ideas. His best-known novels include The Last Days of Pompeii, Rienzi, Pelham, and Eugene Aram.

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