The Caxtons: A Family Picture — Volume 16

"The Caxtons: A Family Picture — Volume 16" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton is a novel written during the Victorian era, exploring themes of family, love, and societal challenges. The narrative focuses on the struggles and interpersonal dynamics among the Caxton family, particularly emphasizing the relationships between fathers and sons, as well as issues surrounding identity and redemption. The story unfolds primarily through the character of Pisistratus Caxton, who grapples with the legacy of his family's past while attempting to aid his troubled cousin, Vivian. The plot delves into Vivian's tumultuous upbringing, marked by the absence of paternal affection and the influences of a wild upbringing. As the characters navigate their relationships—especially between Vivian and his father, Roland—a deeper investigation into their motivations, regrets, and aspirations reveals a rich tapestry of emotional conflicts. The novel ultimately highlights themes of forgiveness, the consequences of personal choice, and the quest for personal fulfillment against a backdrop of familial expectations and social constraints. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton,, was an English writer and politician. He served as a Whig member of Parliament from 1831 to 1841 and a Conservative from 1851 to 1866. He was Secretary of State for the Colonies from June 1858 to June 1859, choosing Richard Clement Moody as founder of British Columbia. He was created Baron Lytton of Knebworth in 1866.