A sharp, kindled voice from Victorian London returns to light up a familiar, formidable world. The Caxtons, Volume XVIII, reappears with quiet grandeur, inviting both the curious reader and the seasoned classic-literature collector to share in its social satire and intimate family drama. This edition foregrounds Edward Bulwer-Lytton's keen eye for class, duty, and virtue, weaving a family saga that maps the values and tensions of nineteenth-century Britain. It is at once a social mirror and a moral meditation-a novel that asks how individuals navigate reputation, faith, and obligation within the bustling bustle of Victorian England. Its themes resonate beyond the period, offering modern readers a compelling lens on responsibility, friendship, and the cost of aspiration. A note on literary and historical significance: Bulwer-Lytton's craftsmanship-character-driven plots, vivid urban scenes, and a lucid, quotable prose-continues to illuminate debates about manners, morality, and social change in British life. Selling points: - Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. - Restored for today's and future generations. - More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Ideal for casual readers seeking a gripping period drama and for classic-literature collectors seeking a meticulously curated, enduring edition. The Caxtons is a touchstone of British middle-class life, a testament to family duty, religion, and the moral weather of nineteenth-century Britain.
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