Edward Bulwer Lytton

Broschiertes Buch

Pelham-Complete

Beschreibung

Pelham - Complete by Edward Bulwer-Lytton provides a comprehensive overview of the social satire set in Victorian England. This complete edition encapsulates the intricate exploration of aristocracy and high society, detailing character development throughout the series. The narrative weaves romance and intrigue with a critical examination of social class and its impact on personal lives. Bulwer-Lytton's wit and humor are evident, offering a sharp political and social critique. The book addresses career achievements, family dynamics, and romantic conclusions, reflecting on Victorian manners and moral dilemmas. As a full series collection, it delivers a comprehensive resolution to the characters' arcs and overarching themes. The detailed portrayal of London society and its complexities is central to the narrative, making Pelham - Complete a significant work in 19th-century literature. Through its engaging storytelling and social commentary, the book offers a thorough and satisfying conclusion to Bulwer-Lytton's acclaimed series.

Autor

Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton, PC was an English author and politician who was born on May 25, 1803 and died on January 18, 1873. Between 1831 and 1841, he was a Whig member of Parliament. From 1851 to 1866, he was a Conservative member. From June 1858 to June 1859, he was Secretary of State for the Colonies. During that time, he chose Richard Clement Moody to be the first governor of British Columbia. After King Otto gave up his throne in 1862, he turned down the Crown of Greece. In 1866, he was made Baron Lytton of Knebworth. His writings were well known at the time he wrote them. "The pen is mightier than the sword," "dweller on the threshold," "the great unwashed," and the opening line "It was a dark and stormy night" were all quotes that he came up with. Since 1982, the sarcastic Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest has been held every year. Its goal is to find the "beginning sentence of the worst of all possible novels." On May 25, 1803, General William Earle Bulwer of Heydon Hall and Wood Dalling, Norfolk, and Elizabeth Barbara Lytton, daughter of Richard Warburton Lytton of Knebworth House, Hertfordshire, had a child. This child was Bulwer. His brothers were William Earle Lytton Bulwer (1799-1877) and Henry (1801-1872), who became Lord Dalling and Bulwer.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 442
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 26mm
• Gewicht: 620g
• ISBN-13: 9789367143513
• ISBN-10: 9367143516
• Artikelnr.: 73246360