The Parisians, Book VI

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 radical social and political upheaval.

By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1837 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Social Commentary, Romance · 8 chapters · 24,114 words

First lines

A few weeks after the date of the preceding chapter, a gay party of men were assembled at supper in one of the private salons of the Maison Doree. The supper was given by Frederic Lemercier, and the guests were, though in various ways, more or less distinguished. Rank and fashion were not unworthily represented by Alain de Rochebriant and Enguerrand de Vandemar, by whose supremacy as "lion" Frederic still felt rather humbled, though Alain had contrived to bring them familiarly together. Art, Literature, and the Bourse had also their representatives in Henri Bernard, a rising young portrait-painter, whom the Emperor honoured with his patronage, the Vicomte de Braze, and M. Savarin. Science was not altogether forgotten, but contributed its agreeable delegate in the person of the eminent physician to whom we have been before introduced, -- Dr. Bacourt.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
• Date: 1837 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Historical Fiction, Social Commentary, Romance, Drama, Political Fiction
• Length: 24,114 words
• Structure: 8 chapters, 289 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.
• Social Commentary — Explores societal norms and critiques social structures.
• Romance — Contains romantic relationships central to the plot.
• Drama — Focuses on intense character development and emotional themes.

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

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