Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Broschiertes Buch

Devereux, Book Iv.(Volume 04)

Beschreibung

A tale of power, secrets, and the price of ambition that lingers long after the lights have faded. Devereux transports readers to nineteenth century Britain, where the glittering surface of high society conceals agendas, loyalties, and a perilous struggle for influence. This Victorian era novel blends gothic romance with political intrigue, offering a vivid London setting, sharp social satire, and lasting questions about family honour and personal integrity. It is a compelling historical fiction that rewards careful rereading, with themes of social ambition and deception, and the delicate balance between public duty and private longing. Bulwer-Lytton's masterful voice threads atmosphere, character, and ambition into a cohesive whole, inviting both casual readers and classic-literature collectors to savour a proven classic in a refreshed edition. A note on significance: Devereux sits at the crossroads of Bulwer Lytton's substantial contribution to historical fiction and the evolution of the English novel, reflecting contemporary concerns about power, reputation, and governance in a changing metropolis. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this edition is restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure - it invites new readers and seasoned readers alike to explore a quintessential bulwer lytton historical fiction work and to study a landmark of classic literature.

Autor

Edward George Bulwer Lytton was a prolific English author, poet, novelist and politician, he served at the prestigious post of Secretary of the State for the Colonies of the United Kingdom. He was born in London on 23 May 1803. His father was General William Bulwer of Heydon Hall, mother was Elizabeth Barbara Lytton. He was a delicate child but a rapid learner. He started writing verses at ten years of age. He went to Trinity College of Cambridge. For English verse Sculpture he won the Chancellor Gold Medal. His first novel, the glorious Byronic romance Falkland, was not liked by people. But his second novel, Pelham or The Adventure of a Gentleman, was a hit and he began his successful fluent career in literary writing. He joined politics as a member of the Whigs, liberal political party. He died on 18 January 1873. His notable works - Pelham, The Last Days of Pompeii, The Coming Race, The Haunted and Haunters, Zanoni: A Rosicrucian Tale, Harold : The Last of Saxon Kings, Alice or the Mysteries, Athens : It's Rise and Fall etc. Lytton used some considerable phrases - 'It was dark and Stormy night', 'Almighty dollar, the pen is mightier than the sword' etc.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Alpha Editions
• Seitenzahl: 86
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Juli 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 139g
• ISBN-13: 9789354845079
• ISBN-10: 935484507X
• Artikelnr.: 62346323