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Caxtons: A Family Picture

Caxtons: A Family Picture

Lytton, Edward Bulwer

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ISBN10: 1162575360
ISBN13: 9781162575360
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.57 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Caxtons: A Family Picture is a novel written by Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton. The book is a family saga that follows the lives of the Caxton family, a wealthy and influential family living in England during the mid-19th century. The story is told from the perspective of the family's patriarch, William Caxton, who is a successful businessman and politician.The novel explores the themes of family, love, politics, and social class. It delves into the relationships between the family members, their struggles and triumphs, and the impact of their actions on their own lives and those around them.Throughout the book, the reader is introduced to a cast of complex and multi-dimensional characters, including William's wife, his children, and various other family members, friends, and acquaintances. The story also touches on the political climate of the time, including the struggles of the working class and the fight for social reform.Overall, Caxtons: A Family Picture is a captivating and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of a wealthy family during a pivotal time in English history. It is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers today.1849. In this work, a greater part of the canvas has been devoted to the completion of a simple family picture. It has been my intention to imply the influences of home upon the conduct and career of youth. Whatever our wanderings, our happiness will always be found within a narrow compass, and amidst the objects more immediately within our reach.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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