The Parisians, Book VII

Name: The Parisians, Book VII
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 · 6 chapters · 17,388 words

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It is the first week in the month of May, 1870. Celebrities are of rapid growth in the salons of Paris. Gustave Rameau has gained the position for which he sighed. The journal he edits has increased its hold on the public, and his share of the profits has been liberally augmented by the secret proprietor. Rameau is acknowledged as a power in literary circles. And as critics belonging to the same clique praise each other in Paris, whatever they may do in communities more rigidly virtuous, his poetry has been declared by authorities in the press to be superior to that of Alfred de Musset in vigour -- to that of Victor Hugo in refinement; neither of which assertions would much, perhaps, shock a cultivated understanding.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
Date: 1837 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Social Commentary, Drama, Mystery
Length: 17,388 words
Structure: 6 chapters, 261 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.