The Fallen Star
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ISBN10: 1161462929
ISBN13: 9781161462920
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 78
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781161462920
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 78
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Fallen Star is a novel written by Edward Bulwer-Lytton. The story is set in the year 1860 and revolves around a young man named Ernest Maltravers. Ernest is a talented writer who has been living a life of luxury and privilege. However, he is dissatisfied with his life and feels a sense of emptiness.One day, while on a walk, Ernest comes across a fallen star. He picks it up and is transported to a different world. In this new world, Ernest meets a group of people who are struggling to overthrow a tyrannical ruler. Ernest becomes involved in their struggle and helps them to achieve their goal.Throughout the novel, Ernest must navigate the political and social complexities of this new world. He must also confront his own inner demons and come to terms with his own identity. As he becomes more involved in the struggle, Ernest begins to realize that he has a greater purpose in life.The Fallen Star is a novel about self-discovery, adventure, and political intrigue. It is a gripping tale that will keep readers engaged from beginning to end. Edward Bulwer-Lytton's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions bring this fantastical world to life, making it a must-read for fans of science fiction and fantasy.As Morven, the son of Osslah, thus mused within himself, still looking at the heavens, the solitary man beheld a star suddenly shooting from its place, and speeding through the silent air, till it as suddenly paused right over the midnight river, and facing the inmate of the pile of stones.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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