Lady of Lyons or Love and Pride - Lytton, Edward Bulwer; Lytton, Edward Bulwer
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Lady of Lyons or Love and Pride is a romantic play written by Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton. The story is set in the French Alps and revolves around the love story of two individuals, Pauline and Claude. Pauline, the daughter of a wealthy family, falls in love with Claude, a poor but ambitious man. However, their love is challenged by the pride and jealousy of those around them, including Pauline's mother and her wealthy suitor, Beauseant. As the story progresses, Pauline's father dies, leaving her with a large inheritance. This causes Beauseant to become even more determined to win her hand in…mehr

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Lady of Lyons or Love and Pride is a romantic play written by Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton. The story is set in the French Alps and revolves around the love story of two individuals, Pauline and Claude. Pauline, the daughter of a wealthy family, falls in love with Claude, a poor but ambitious man. However, their love is challenged by the pride and jealousy of those around them, including Pauline's mother and her wealthy suitor, Beauseant. As the story progresses, Pauline's father dies, leaving her with a large inheritance. This causes Beauseant to become even more determined to win her hand in marriage, while Claude struggles to prove himself worthy of her love. The play culminates in a dramatic finale, where Claude's true character is revealed and he must fight for his love against all odds.Lady of Lyons or Love and Pride is a classic tale of love, ambition, and societal pressures. The play explores themes of class, wealth, and the power of love to overcome obstacles. It is a timeless story that has captured the hearts of audiences for generations.1838. Having long had a wish to illustrate certain periods of the French history, so in the selection of the date in which the scenes of this play are laid, I saw that the era of the Republic was that in which the incidents were rendered most probable.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton, was an influential English writer and politician born on May 25, 1803, in London. A prolific author, he is best known for his novels, including The Last Days of Pompeii, Eugene Aram, and The Coming Race, which helped shape Victorian literature. His writing often explored themes of social issues, human nature, and the tension between reason and emotion. In addition to his literary career, Bulwer-Lytton had a notable political life. He served as a Member of Parliament for the Whig Party from 1831 to 1841 and later as a Conservative from 1851 to 1866. He was also appointed to the House of Lords in 1866. Throughout his career, he was awarded the Chancellor's Gold Medal for his contributions to literature. He passed away on January 18, 1873, in Torquay at the age of 69. Bulwer-Lytton's legacy endures through his literary works, which continue to influence modern storytelling, and his role in 19th-century politics.