The Parisians, Book VIII

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 · 5 chapters · 15,666 words

First lines

On the 8th of May the vote of the plebiscite was recorded, -- between seven and eight millions of Frenchmen in support of the Imperial programme -- in plain words, of the Emperor himself -- against a minority of 1,500,000. But among the 1,500,000 were the old throne-shakers-those who compose and those who lead the mob of Paris. On the 14th, as Rameau was about to quit the editorial bureau of his printing-office, a note was brought in to him which strongly excited his nervous system. It contained a request to see him forthwith, signed by those two distinguished foreign members of the Secret Council of Ten, Thaddeus Loubinsky and Leonardo Raselli.

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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: 15,666 words
• Structure: 5 chapters, 233 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th 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 and critiques social structures and norms of the time.
• Drama — 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

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