Edward Bulwer-Lytton

The Parisians -complete (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Edward Bulwer-Lytton's "The Parisians" is a fascinating historical book that takes place during the French Revolution. The novel brings readers to the turbulent streets of Paris via a complex tapestry of people, covering the political turmoil, social dynamics, and personal hardships of this crucial time. Bulwer-Lytton skillfully interweaves historical facts with imaginative narrative, from the affluent realm of the nobility to the passion of the revolutionary masses. The book explores issues of sacrifice, love, and power while offering a comprehensive look at how the revolution affected both people and society. Bulwer-Lytton brings Revolutionary Paris to life with vivid imagery and painstaking research, enveloping readers in a world of opulence, upheaval, and significant change. With its intriguing fusion of history, politics, and human drama, "The Parisians" provides an engrossing look into one of the most revolutionary times in French history.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juli 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789358594898
• Artikelnr.: 68889067

Autorenporträt

Edward George Bulwer Lytton was a prolific English author, poet, novelist and politician, he served at the prestigious post of Secretary of the State for the Colonies of the United Kingdom. He was born in London on 23 May 1803. His father was General William Bulwer of Heydon Hall, mother was Elizabeth Barbara Lytton. He was a delicate child but a rapid learner. He started writing verses at ten years of age. He went to Trinity College of Cambridge. For English verse Sculpture he won the Chancellor Gold Medal. His first novel, the glorious Byronic romance Falkland, was not liked by people. But his second novel, Pelham or The Adventure of a Gentleman, was a hit and he began his successful fluent career in literary writing. He joined politics as a member of the Whigs, liberal political party. He died on 18 January 1873. His notable works - Pelham, The Last Days of Pompeii, The Coming Race, The Haunted and Haunters, Zanoni: A Rosicrucian Tale, Harold : The Last of Saxon Kings, Alice or the Mysteries, Athens : It's Rise and Fall etc. Lytton used some considerable phrases - 'It was dark and Stormy night', 'Almighty dollar, the pen is mightier than the sword' etc.