Glenaveril V1: Or The Metamorphoses (1885)
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ISBN10: 1166474674
ISBN13: 9781166474676
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 342
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.71 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781166474676
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 342
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.71 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Glenaveril V1: Or The Metamorphoses is a novel written by Edward Robert Bulwer-Lytton, published in 1885. The story is set in the fictional town of Glenaveril, which is located in the Swiss Alps. The novel is divided into three parts, with the first part focusing on the arrival of the protagonist, Claude Duval, in Glenaveril. Claude is a young Englishman who has come to the town to escape his troubled past. He meets a mysterious woman named Hilda, who becomes the object of his affections.The second part of the novel is a series of interconnected stories, each of which explores the theme of transformation. These stories include tales of supernatural beings, mythical creatures, and ordinary people who undergo profound changes in their lives. The stories are linked by the character of Hilda, who appears in each of them in different forms.The third part of the novel brings together all the threads of the story, as Claude and Hilda's relationship deepens and they confront the forces that threaten to tear them apart. The novel explores themes of love, transformation, and the power of the imagination. It is written in a lyrical style that is characteristic of Bulwer-Lytton's work, and it showcases his interest in the occult and the supernatural. Overall, Glenaveril V1: Or The Metamorphoses is a fascinating and complex work of fiction that offers a unique perspective on the human experience.In Two Volumes.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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