Edward Bulwer Lytton

Broschiertes Buch

Pelham Volume II

Beschreibung

Pelham (Volume II) by Edward Bulwer-Lytton continues the incisive social satire set in Victorian England. This volume further explores the complexities of aristocracy and high society through a detailed character development arc. As the story progresses, themes of romance and intrigue deepen, highlighting personal growth and the evolving dynamics of social class. Bulwer-Lytton employs wit and humor to critique the political and social landscape of the time, focusing on career ambitions, romantic complications, and family relationships. The narrative offers a sharp commentary on Victorian manners and moral questions, reflecting the intricacies of London society. With its engaging exploration of social dynamics and personal transformation, Volume II builds upon the novel's earlier themes, providing a rich, satirical view of 19th-century social norms. The book remains a significant work in Victorian fiction, capturing the essence of social critique and character-driven storytelling.

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: 56
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 3mm
• Gewicht: 85g
• ISBN-13: 9789367147603
• ISBN-10: 9367147600
• Artikelnr.: 73246368