Glenarvon

Glenarvon is a novel written by Caroline Lamb, first published in 1816. The book follows the story of Lady Caroline, a young and impulsive aristocrat who falls in love with the charismatic and reckless Lord Glenarvon. Lady Caroline becomes obsessed with Glenarvon and follows him on his adventures across Europe, even as he leads her into dangerous situations and scandalous affairs.The novel is set against the backdrop of the Romantic era, with themes of love, passion, and betrayal. It also explores the social norms and expectations of the time, particularly for women in high society. The character of Lady Caroline is said to be based on Lamb herself, and the book is often considered to be semi-autobiographical.Glenarvon caused a sensation upon its release, with many readers scandalized by its frank depiction of sex and infidelity. The book was also controversial for its portrayal of Lord Byron, who was rumored to be the inspiration for the character of Glenarvon. Despite the controversy, Glenarvon remains a significant work of Romantic literature and a fascinating insight into the lives of the aristocracy in the early 19th century.The morning sun, when it arose, shone bright and brilliant upon the valley of Altamonte--its gay castle, and its lake. But a threatening cloud obscured the sky, as Camioli raised his eyes and turned them mournfully upon the ruined priory of St. Alvin, and the deserted halls of Belfont.-- ""Woe to the house of Glenarvon!"" he said. ""Woe to the house of my patron and benefactor! Desolation and sorrow have fallen upon the mighty. Mourn for the hero who is slain in battle.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.