The Parisians, Book II
The novel revolves around the French Revolution and its impact on Parisian society. It explores themes of love, power, and social class amidst the tumultuous backdrop of revolutionary France. The story follows a cast of characters, including aristocrats, politicians, and commoners, as they navigate the treacherous landscape of 18th-century Paris.
By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1837 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Social Commentary · 8 chapters · 25,856 words
First lines
It is several weeks after the date of the last chapter; the lime-trees in the Tuileries are clothed in green.
In a somewhat spacious apartment on the ground-floor in the quiet locality of the Rue d'Anjou, a man was seated, very still and evidently absorbed in deep thought, before a writing-table placed close to the window.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
- Date: 1837 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Social Commentary, Drama, Literary Fiction
- Length: 25,856 words
- Structure: 8 chapters, 350 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical period with detailed descriptions of the era.
- Romance — Central focus on romantic relationships and emotional entanglements.
- Social Commentary — Explores societal norms, class structures, and cultural issues of the time.
- Drama — Contains intense character development and interpersonal conflicts.
Tags
Historical Fiction · Romance · Drama · 19th Century Literature · French History · Parisian Society · Upper Class · Aristocracy · Social Hierarchy · Love Triangle · Marriage · Infidelity
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER VI
- CHAPTER VII
- CHAPTER VIII