
NIGHT AND MORNING
By Edward Bulwer Lytton
PREFACE TO THE EDITION OF 1845.
NIGHT AND MORNING.
BOOK I.
INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER.
CHAPTER II. - “And soothed with idle dreams the frowning fate.”—CRABBE.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
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.
Language
en
Duration
~18 hours (1058K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger
Release date
Nov 27, 2004
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1803–1873
A bestselling Victorian novelist and politician, he mixed society satire, historical fiction, and supernatural intrigue in books that captivated 19th-century readers. He is still widely remembered for coining famous lines including “the pen is mightier than the sword” and the much-parodied opening “It was a dark and stormy night.”
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