Project Gutenberg 2005-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 54 Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron 1803 1873 Bulwer-Lytton, Edward George Earle Lytton, 1st Baron Bulwer, Edward Lytton Lytton, Edward Bulwer The Parisians — Volume 01 Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Produced by David Widger "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.) en English fiction -- 19th century Paris (France) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction PR Text Historical Fiction Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - General Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 174777 174719 2024-10-04T04:14:05.538773 2023-10-04T04:53:15.922544 text/html text/html 174770 174712 2024-10-04T04:14:05.781796 2023-10-04T04:53:16.070541 text/html text/html 146565 2024-10-04T04:14:12.063735 application/epub+zip 147287 2024-10-04T04:14:08.957728 application/epub+zip 137012 2024-10-04T04:14:07.754741 application/epub+zip 285542 2024-10-04T04:14:14.484721 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 270200 2024-10-04T04:14:11.350694 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 228942 2022-09-04T07:07:46.291552 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 158727 158720 2024-10-04T04:14:05.251728 2023-10-04T04:53:15.741531 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 153948 2020-12-30T19:43:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 62566 2020-12-30T19:43:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20296 2024-10-04T04:14:14.607652 application/rdf+xml 14158 2024-10-04T04:14:08.303678 image/jpeg 3726 2024-10-04T04:14:08.020743 image/jpeg 147226 2024-10-04T04:14:05.798762 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia