Publisher's Synopsis
""What Will He Do With It?"" is a novel by Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton, first published in 1858. The story follows the life of a young man named Ernest Maltravers, who is torn between his desire for wealth and power and his love for a woman named Alice Darvil. As the novel progresses, Ernest must make a series of difficult choices that will ultimately determine his fate.The novel is set in England during the early 19th century and explores themes of love, ambition, and social class. It is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Ernest's upbringing and early years, and the second part following his adult life as he navigates the world of politics and romance.Throughout the novel, Bulwer-Lytton employs his signature style of melodramatic prose and vivid descriptions of both people and places. The book is also notable for its use of multiple narrators, each providing their own perspective on the events of the story.""What Will He Do With It?"" is considered one of Bulwer-Lytton's most significant works and remains popular among fans of Victorian literature. Its exploration of the tensions between love and ambition, as well as its vivid portrayal of English society during the 19th century, continue to resonate with readers today.Describes the Social Manners, Habits, and Amusements of the English People.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.