Eugene Aram

Eugene Aram is a novel written by Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton, first published in 1832. The book tells the story of Eugene Aram, a schoolmaster in a small village in Yorkshire, England. Aram is a brilliant scholar with a troubled past, having been accused of murder in his youth. Despite his past, Aram is respected in the village and is admired by his students.As the story progresses, Aram becomes involved in a love triangle with two women from the village, Madeline Lester and Ellinor Arden. Madeline is engaged to a wealthy landowner, but she is drawn to Aram's intellect and charm. Ellinor is a poor orphan who has been raised by Aram and is deeply in love with him.As the relationships between the characters become more complicated, Aram's past comes back to haunt him. A former acquaintance from his youth, Houseman, arrives in the village and threatens to expose Aram's dark secret. Aram becomes increasingly desperate to keep his past hidden and resorts to extreme measures to protect himself.The novel is a psychological thriller that explores themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of one's actions. It is also a commentary on the class system in Victorian England, with the wealthy landowners portrayed as corrupt and oppressive, while the working-class characters are shown as honest and virtuous.Overall, Eugene Aram is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that showcases Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton's skill as a writer and his ability to create complex and compelling characters.1831. Shows how crimes are committed against society, the individual and the soul.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.