Edward Bulwer Lytton

Broschiertes Buch

Pelham Volume V

Beschreibung

Pelham (Volume V) by Edward Bulwer-Lytton brings the social satire set in Victorian England to its final resolution. This concluding volume continues the exploration of aristocracy and high society, focusing on the ultimate development and personal resolution of the characters. The narrative wraps up themes of romance and intrigue, providing conclusive insights into career outcomes and family dynamics. Bulwer-Lytton's wit and humor remain central to the commentary on social class and Victorian manners, offering a critical perspective on the moral and social issues of the time. As the story unfolds, the book delivers final reflections on the political and social commentary that has been woven throughout the series. Through its nuanced portrayal of London society and romantic conclusions, Volume V provides a satisfying and comprehensive end to the narrative, underscoring its place in 19th-century literature with its engaging 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: 60
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 89g
• ISBN-13: 9789367144534
• ISBN-10: 9367144539
• Artikelnr.: 73242797