The Parisians — Volume 07 by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton

"The Parisians — Volume 07" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a novel written during the late 19th century, specifically in the Victorian era. The book explores the complexities of Parisian society, particularly focusing on the political intrigues surrounding the plebiscite in France and the lives of its prominent literary and political figures, providing a vivid portrait of the cultural landscape of the time. In this volume, the narrative centers around Gustave Rameau, an aspiring poet and editor of a journal, who finds himself entwined in the manipulations of the Vicomte de Mauleon, a politically shrewd individual. Rameau’s desire for recognition and romantic entanglement with the talented Isaura Cicogna unfolds against the backdrop of societal discord and the imminent plebiscite, where differing opinions on governance come to the fore. As public discontent simmers, Rameau navigates his relationships and ambitions, while Mauleon seeks to exploit the political tensions for his own gain. The intertwining lives of these characters reflect the era's broader themes of art, ambition, love, and the complexities of public life in Paris. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873
Title The Parisians — Volume 07
Credits Produced by David Widger
Reading Level Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English fiction -- 19th century
Subject Paris (France) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 7743
Release Date
Last Update Dec 30, 2020
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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