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Title: Pelham — Volume 02
Note: Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: This eBook was produced by David Widger
Summary: "Pelham — Volume 02" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows the protagonist, Henry Pelham, as he navigates the complex social scenes of Paris, exploring themes of passion, gambling, and the intricacies of human relationships. Notably, Pelham encounters various characters that reflect the diverse spectrum of society, including the enigmatic Mr. Thornton and the charming yet troubled Duchesse de Perpignan. The opening of the novel introduces us to Pelham's experience at the gambling houses in the Palais Royal, where he observes intense interactions between players and spectators. Key characters emerge, such as a dark and sinister Englishman and the anxious gambler named Thornton. Their contrasting dispositions suggest the tension and stakes at play in this world of chance. Pelham's curiosity deepens as he becomes intrigued by the interactions he witnesses, particularly those involving a mysterious stranger, leading to a broader exploration of desire and ambition as he mingles with Parisian society, ultimately foreshadowing future encounters that challenge his character and ethics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873
EBook No.: 7616
Published: Mar 1, 2005
Downloads: 94
Language: English
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: English fiction -- 19th century
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Pelham — Volume 02
Note: Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: This eBook was produced by David Widger
Summary: "Pelham — Volume 02" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows the protagonist, Henry Pelham, as he navigates the complex social scenes of Paris, exploring themes of passion, gambling, and the intricacies of human relationships. Notably, Pelham encounters various characters that reflect the diverse spectrum of society, including the enigmatic Mr. Thornton and the charming yet troubled Duchesse de Perpignan. The opening of the novel introduces us to Pelham's experience at the gambling houses in the Palais Royal, where he observes intense interactions between players and spectators. Key characters emerge, such as a dark and sinister Englishman and the anxious gambler named Thornton. Their contrasting dispositions suggest the tension and stakes at play in this world of chance. Pelham's curiosity deepens as he becomes intrigued by the interactions he witnesses, particularly those involving a mysterious stranger, leading to a broader exploration of desire and ambition as he mingles with Parisian society, ultimately foreshadowing future encounters that challenge his character and ethics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873
EBook No.: 7616
Published: Mar 1, 2005
Downloads: 94
Language: English
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: English fiction -- 19th century
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.