Night and Morning, Complete

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Night and Morning, Complete

by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton

EN·~18 hours·77 chapters

Chapters

77 total
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NIGHT AND MORNING

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By Edward Bulwer Lytton

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PREFACE TO THE EDITION OF 1845.

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NIGHT AND MORNING.

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BOOK I.

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INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER.

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CHAPTER II. - “And soothed with idle dreams the frowning fate.”—CRABBE.

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CHAPTER III.

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CHAPTER IV.

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CHAPTER V.

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Description

Set against the turbulent backdrop of England’s early modern age, the novel follows a restless young man caught between personal ambition and the shifting tides of power. As court intrigue, love affairs, and the stark realities of social inequality collide, he must decide whether to pursue self‑advancement or act on a deeper sense of duty. The opening pages already hint at a world where truth and deception walk hand‑in‑hand, inviting the reader into a maze of motives.

Through vivid dialogue and sharply drawn scenes, the story explores how art and moral responsibility intersect, echoing the author's own belief that fiction should lift the spirit while still probing society’s hidden faults. Listeners will be drawn into the protagonist’s inner conflict, feeling the tension between passion and principle as he navigates danger and desire. The narrative promises a rich blend of historical detail and timeless questions about what it means to live with integrity in a restless age.

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Language

en

Duration

~18 hours (1058K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger

Release date

2004-11-27

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton

Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton

1803–1873

Best remembered today for unforgettable phrases like "the pen is mightier than the sword" and "It was a dark and stormy night," this Victorian novelist was once one of the most widely read writers in Britain. He paired literary fame with a busy political career, giving his work an unusual mix of melodrama, ambition, and public life.

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