Edward Bulwer Lytton

Broschiertes Buch

Pelham Volume VII

Beschreibung

Pelham (Volume VII) by Edward Bulwer-Lytton wraps up the series with its final exploration of social satire set in Victorian England. This concluding volume delves into the intricacies of the aristocracy and high society, focusing on the ultimate development and resolution of characters. The narrative continues to engage with themes of romance and intrigue, providing a detailed examination of social class and its implications. Bulwer-Lytton's wit and humor are prominent throughout, offering insightful political and social critique. As the story reaches its conclusion, it addresses career outcomes, family dynamics, and romantic conclusions, all while reflecting on Victorian manners and moral dilemmas. The book delivers final resolutions to the characters' arcs and provides a comprehensive commentary on London society. Through its engaging portrayal of personal and social issues, Volume VII offers a satisfying end to the series, encapsulating the themes and character evolution central to Bulwer-Lytton's work in 19th-century literature.

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: 64
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 94g
• ISBN-13: 9789367143315
• ISBN-10: 9367143311
• Artikelnr.: 73242242