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Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron
1803
1873
Bulwer-Lytton, Edward George Earle Lytton, 1st Baron
Bulwer, Edward Lytton
Lytton, Edward Bulwer
The Lady of Lyons; Or, Love and Pride
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"The Lady of Lyons; Or, Love and Pride" by Edward Bulwer Lytton is a dramatic play written during the early 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the French Republic from 1795 to 1798, the story revolves around themes of love, ambition, and social class, showcasing the tension between personal pride and the societal expectations of status. The main character, Claude Melnotte, is a gardener's son who harbors deep love for Pauline Deschappelles, the daughter of a wealthy merchant, leading to dramatic entanglements that explore the complexity of love across social divides. At the start of the play, we are introduced to the character of Pauline, who receives daily flowers from an unknown admirer, indicating her beauty and status as the "Beauty of Lyons." Her mother, Madame Deschappelles, insists on the importance of making a "great marriage" in light of her beauty. Shortly thereafter, the wealthy gentleman Beauseant visits, declaring his wish to marry Pauline, but she disdainfully declines him. Meanwhile, Claude Melnotte, who has admired her from a distance, struggles with his humble origins as he dreams of earning her love. The initial scenes set up a narrative rich with social critique, romantic ambition, and personal conflict, leading the audience to anticipate more dramatic developments as the characters navigate their desires and societal limitations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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