Project Gutenberg 2005-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 62 Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron 1803 1873 Bulwer-Lytton, Edward George Earle Lytton, 1st Baron Bulwer, Edward Lytton Lytton, Edward Bulwer The Parisians — Volume 02 Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Produced by David Widger "The Parisians — Volume 02" by Edward Bulwer-Lytton is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative continues to explore the intricacies of Parisian society, focusing on the lives of prominent characters, including Graham Vane, who faces the challenges of a changed fortune and personal ambitions in a dynamic environment. The book delves into themes of social status, politics, love, and identity against the backdrop of the vibrant yet tumultuous world of 19th-century Paris. The opening of the book introduces us to Graham Vane, reflecting on his past and the legacy left by his recently deceased father, who was a once-great public figure. As Vane navigates his newfound status and the responsibilities that come with it, he contemplates an opportunity to enter public life, spurred by a letter from his cousin. Simultaneously, we are introduced to Alain de Rochebriant, a young marquis grappling with his own familial burdens and the harsh realities of his estate's financial troubles. Their paths intertwine amid the rich tapestry of Parisian life, marked by societal pressures, personal tragedy, and ambitious aspirations, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of their characters and their quests for fulfillment. (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 165778 165720 2024-10-04T04:14:15.117663 2023-10-04T04:53:21.960586 text/html text/html 165771 165713 2024-10-04T04:14:15.352688 2023-10-04T04:53:22.109591 text/html text/html 143573 2024-10-04T04:14:21.633231 application/epub+zip 144395 2024-10-04T04:14:18.493168 application/epub+zip 133370 2024-10-04T04:14:17.313174 application/epub+zip 278925 2024-10-04T04:14:23.914178 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 264412 2024-10-04T04:14:20.900175 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 223299 2022-09-04T07:07:56.452647 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 150182 150175 2024-10-04T04:14:14.834670 2023-10-04T04:53:21.780592 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 145272 2020-12-30T19:43:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 59059 2020-12-30T19:43:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19995 2024-10-04T04:14:24.039109 application/rdf+xml 14133 2024-10-04T04:14:17.847194 image/jpeg 3730 2024-10-04T04:14:17.580193 image/jpeg 144579 2024-10-04T04:14:15.368655 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