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Godolphin (novel)

''Godolphin'' is a satirical 19th century British romance novel by Edward Bulwer-Lytton. It is about the life of an idealistic man, Percy Godolphin, and his eventual lover, Constance Vernon. Written as a frame narrative, ''Godolphin'' provides a satirical insight into the day-to-day lives of the early 19th century British elite. The story is told through the narration of two protagonists, Percy Godolphin and Constance Vernon, as they rise to prominence among the London elite.
''Godolphin'' was published two years after The Reform Bill passed which put an end to the exclusive high class in England. Bulwer-Lytton, being a politician, was a member of this British elite. Literary scholar, William Cragg, reveals that the original novel published in 1833 was replaced in 1840 with a revised copy. Bulwer-Lytton received very harsh criticisms upon the novels original release due to its extremely harsh criticism of specific rival politicians and its appearance as a celebration of the Reform Bill.〔
== Historical background ==

''Godolphin'' was first published in 1834, two years after the Reform Bill of 1832 passed through the House of Lords, effectively putting an end to the rule of the British elite by greatly increasing the number of people allowed to vote. The bill was opposed by most members of the House of Lords but eventually passed due to overwhelming public support. Edward Bulwer-Lytton who was one of the few politicians who support the Reform Bill. The first publication of ''Godolphin'' was a celebration of the bill's passing. The public received the original print very well, but it was met with backlash by the elite due to its calling out specific politicians who found against the bill. Due to this backlash, Lytton revised and republished the novel in 1840, reducing the amount of political vitriol.〔

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