Edward Bulwer Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton

Pelham or Adventures of a Gentleman

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Produktbeschreibung

Pelham or Adventures of a Gentleman is a novel written by Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of a young man named Pelham who is born into a wealthy family. Pelham is a charming and charismatic character who is well-liked by everyone he meets. However, he is also vain and selfish, and his love of money and status often leads him into trouble.The novel is divided into several sections, each of which follows a different period in Pelham's life. In the first section, Pelham is a young man living in London, where he spends his time gambling, attending parties, and pursuing women. He becomes involved in a number of scandals and eventually falls in love with a woman named Julia, who is from a lower social class.In the second section, Pelham travels to Paris, where he becomes involved in political intrigue and falls in love with a woman named Madame D'Arblay. He also becomes embroiled in a duel and narrowly escapes death.In the third section, Pelham returns to London, where he becomes involved in a plot to overthrow the government. He is eventually caught and sent to prison, where he spends several years before being released.Throughout the novel, Pelham struggles with his desire for wealth and status, and his love for the women in his life. He learns valuable lessons about the importance of friendship and loyalty, and ultimately comes to realize that true happiness cannot be found in material possessions.Pelham or Adventures of a Gentleman is a classic novel that explores themes of love, ambition, and morality. It is a compelling and entertaining read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and romantic literature.1828. Pelham, conveys the newer, and I believe, sounder moral, of showing how a man of sense can subject the usages of the world to himself instead of being conquered by them, and gradually grow wise by the very foibles of his youth.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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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 232
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. April 1999
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 280mm x 210mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 579g
• ISBN-13: 9780766107991
• ISBN-10: 076610799X
• Artikelnr.: 21866281

Autorenporträt

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.