Project Gutenberg 2005-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 56 Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron 1803 1873 Bulwer-Lytton, Edward George Earle Lytton, 1st Baron Bulwer, Edward Lytton Lytton, Edward Bulwer The Parisians — Volume 06 Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Produced by David Widger "The Parisians — Volume 06" by Edward Bulwer-Lytton is a novel likely written during the mid-19th century. The book explores themes of societal interactions among the affluent classes of Paris, showcasing characters representing various pillars of culture, wealth, and intellect. The opening chapters introduce us to a vibrant supper gathering hosted by Frederic Lemercier, where notable figures from art, literature, medicine, and finance engage in lively discussions, hinting at the complexities of human relationships and the nuances of Parisian life. At the start of the story, the reader is immersed in a social setting filled with distinguished guests, including a portrait painter, a philosopher-doctor, and a colonel, who engage in witty debates about national character, the influence of food and drink on society, and the return of a controversial figure, Vicomte de Mauleon. The interactions provide insight into the characters' lives and aspirations, emphasizing the undercurrents of tension and camaraderie in their exchanges. Moreover, the narrative hints at deeper personal histories, particularly surrounding De Mauleon's rumored past, setting the stage for intrigue and potential conflict as the story unfolds. (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 154206 154148 2025-01-11T00:45:59.341078 2023-10-04T04:53:53.302853 text/html text/html 154199 154141 2025-01-11T00:45:59.566056 2023-10-04T04:53:53.446846 text/html text/html 137943 2025-01-11T00:46:05.508036 application/epub+zip 138698 2025-01-11T00:46:02.637041 application/epub+zip 127977 2025-01-11T00:46:01.475052 application/epub+zip 270120 2025-01-11T00:46:07.687051 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 256191 2025-01-11T00:46:04.808021 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 214879 2022-09-04T07:08:42.860514 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 140626 140619 2025-01-11T00:45:59.082088 2023-10-04T04:53:53.132882 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 135714 2020-12-30T19:44:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20069 2025-01-11T00:46:07.807003 application/rdf+xml 14199 2025-01-11T00:46:02.000101 image/jpeg 3769 2025-01-11T00:46:01.734059 image/jpeg 53927 2020-12-30T19:44:13 application/octet-stream application/zip 138999 2025-01-11T00:45:59.580054 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