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Title: The Parisians — Volume 01

Note: Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "The Parisians — Volume 01" by Edward Bulwer-Lytton is a social novel written in the late 19th century, during a time of significant societal change in France. The book appears to explore the intricate relationships and dynamics within Parisian society, particularly in the context of the political and social upheaval of the era. The narrative follows key characters, including Alain de Rochebriant, a young man of noble blood who finds himself navigating the complexities of Parisian life, and his college friend Frederic Lemercier, who introduces him into the vibrant and sometimes superficial world of the city's elite. The opening of the novel establishes a vivid snapshot of Paris in 1869, filled with idlers enjoying leisure in its parks and boulevards, contrasting sharply with the notions of toil and poverty that seem absent. Alain, described as tall and distinguished but not a native Parisian, encounters Frederic, who quickly rekindles their old friendship. Frederic’s bustling personality and keen insight draw Alain into the world of wealth and extravagance. As they dine together, Alain reflects on his nobility juxtaposed against his newfound financial constraints. Their conversation reveals the tension between heritage and modernity, with Alain keenly aware of the pitfalls that accompany his title in a society that increasingly values wealth over lineage. The beginning sets the stage for a deep exploration of social classes, aspirations, and the impact of modern ideas on traditional values in Parisian society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873

EBook No.: 7737

Published: Mar 1, 2005

Downloads: 32

Language: English

Subject: English fiction -- 19th century

Subject: Paris (France) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Parisians — Volume 01

Note: Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "The Parisians — Volume 01" by Edward Bulwer-Lytton is a social novel written in the late 19th century, during a time of significant societal change in France. The book appears to explore the intricate relationships and dynamics within Parisian society, particularly in the context of the political and social upheaval of the era. The narrative follows key characters, including Alain de Rochebriant, a young man of noble blood who finds himself navigating the complexities of Parisian life, and his college friend Frederic Lemercier, who introduces him into the vibrant and sometimes superficial world of the city's elite. The opening of the novel establishes a vivid snapshot of Paris in 1869, filled with idlers enjoying leisure in its parks and boulevards, contrasting sharply with the notions of toil and poverty that seem absent. Alain, described as tall and distinguished but not a native Parisian, encounters Frederic, who quickly rekindles their old friendship. Frederic’s bustling personality and keen insight draw Alain into the world of wealth and extravagance. As they dine together, Alain reflects on his nobility juxtaposed against his newfound financial constraints. Their conversation reveals the tension between heritage and modernity, with Alain keenly aware of the pitfalls that accompany his title in a society that increasingly values wealth over lineage. The beginning sets the stage for a deep exploration of social classes, aspirations, and the impact of modern ideas on traditional values in Parisian society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873

EBook No.: 7737

Published: Mar 1, 2005

Downloads: 32

Language: English

Subject: English fiction -- 19th century

Subject: Paris (France) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.