The Parisians, Book IX

Name: The Parisians, Book IX
Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton

The novel revolves around the French Revolution, focusing on the Reign of Terror and its aftermath. The story follows a group of characters, including aristocrats, politicians, and commoners, as they navigate the tumultuous period in French history. The narrative explores themes of love, loyalty, power, and betrayal, set against the backdrop of violent upheaval and radical social change.

By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1837 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Social Commentary · 15 chapters · 23,163 words

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On waking some morning, have you ever felt, reader, as if a change for the brighter in the world, without and within you, had suddenly come to pass-some new glory has been given to the sunshine, some fresh balm to the air-you feel younger, and happier, and lighter, in the very beat of your heart-you almost fancy you hear the chime of some spiritual music far off, as if in the deeps of heaven? You are not at first conscious how, or wherefore, this change has been brought about. Is it the effect of a dream in the gone sleep, that has made this morning so different from mornings that have dawned before? And while vaguely asking yourself that question, you become aware that the cause is no mere illusion, that it has its substance in words spoken by living lips, in things that belong to the work-day world.

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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: 23,163 words
Structure: 15 chapters, 323 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 — Intense character development and interpersonal conflicts.