Project Gutenberg 2008-10-06 Public domain in the USA. 123 Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron 1803 1873 Bulwer-Lytton, Edward George Earle Lytton, 1st Baron Bulwer, Edward Lytton Lytton, Edward Bulwer Kivimäki, Urho 1889 1958 Kivimaki, Urho The Last Days of Pompeii. Finnish Pompeijin viimeiset päivät Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Days_of_Pompeii Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Pompeijin viimeiset päivät" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative revolves around the vibrant life in Pompeii just before the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius, highlighting the lives, loves, and societal intricacies of its citizens, particularly focusing on characters like Glaukus, Klodius, and Julia. Amidst a backdrop of historical events, the book explores themes of romance, societal status, and human desires, which provides a rich tapestry for readers interested in both historical fiction and the complexities of human relationships. At the start of the novel, two exquisite characters, Klodius and Diomedes, discuss social engagements and fellow Pompeiians, revealing a lively atmosphere filled with humor and intrigue. As they navigate the bustling streets of Pompeii, they encounter a blind flower girl named Nydia, whose hauntingly beautiful songs leave a strong impression on Glaukus, an Athenian resident. His thoughts hover over his past and unfulfilled romantic aspirations, especially concerning a mysterious woman he encountered in a temple. This lively scene sets the stage for a narrative imbued with the fervor of youthful passion, societal commentary, and the looming shadow of impending disaster. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 41.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. fi Historical fiction Pompeii (Extinct city) -- Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels 1051266 2025-08-11T06:36:09.591153 text/html 1051087 2025-01-11T10:01:42.483634 text/html 485371 2025-08-11T06:36:22.806603 application/epub+zip 500612 2025-08-11T06:36:13.450121 application/epub+zip 484176 2025-08-11T06:36:11.983141 application/epub+zip 879424 2025-08-11T06:36:30.209615 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 809140 2025-08-11T06:36:21.611586 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 765348 2022-09-12T11:22:13.491837 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 964016 2025-08-11T06:36:08.775150 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 917600 2008-10-06T10:05:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18609 2025-08-11T06:36:30.350542 application/rdf+xml 14064 2025-08-11T06:36:12.489120 image/jpeg 3576 2025-08-11T06:36:12.238124 image/jpeg 370880 2008-10-06T10:05:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 480077 2025-08-11T06:36:09.674175 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fi.wikipedia