Project Gutenberg 2005-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 171 Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron 1803 1873 Bulwer-Lytton, Edward George Earle Lytton, 1st Baron Bulwer, Edward Lytton Lytton, Edward Bulwer The Parisians — Volume 01 Produced by David Widger "The Parisians — Volume 01" by Edward Bulwer-Lytton is a social novel written in the late 19th century, during a time of significant societal change in France. The book appears to explore the intricate relationships and dynamics within Parisian society, particularly in the context of the political and social upheaval of the era. The narrative follows key characters, including Alain de Rochebriant, a young man of noble blood who finds himself navigating the complexities of Parisian life, and his college friend Frederic Lemercier, who introduces him into the vibrant and sometimes superficial world of the city's elite. The opening of the novel establishes a vivid snapshot of Paris in 1869, filled with idlers enjoying leisure in its parks and boulevards, contrasting sharply with the notions of toil and poverty that seem absent. Alain, described as tall and distinguished but not a native Parisian, encounters Frederic, who quickly rekindles their old friendship. Frederic’s bustling personality and keen insight draw Alain into the world of wealth and extravagance. As they dine together, Alain reflects on his nobility juxtaposed against his newfound financial constraints. Their conversation reveals the tension between heritage and modernity, with Alain keenly aware of the pitfalls that accompany his title in a society that increasingly values wealth over lineage. The beginning sets the stage for a deep exploration of social classes, aspirations, and the impact of modern ideas on traditional values in Parisian society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en English fiction -- 19th century Paris (France) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction PR Text Historical Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: French Literature 174949 2025-08-03T12:20:16.303360 text/html 174770 2025-01-11T00:45:07.462804 text/html 146636 2025-08-03T12:20:22.012417 application/epub+zip 147279 2025-08-03T12:20:19.117331 application/epub+zip 137004 2025-08-03T12:20:18.038358 application/epub+zip 285574 2025-08-03T12:20:24.254825 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 270200 2025-08-03T12:20:21.353322 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 228942 2022-09-04T07:07:46.291552 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 158727 2025-08-03T12:20:15.919403 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 153948 2020-12-30T19:43:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18449 2025-08-03T12:20:24.390800 application/rdf+xml 14158 2025-08-03T12:20:18.524338 image/jpeg 3726 2025-08-03T12:20:18.279343 image/jpeg 62566 2020-12-30T19:43:47 application/octet-stream application/zip 147290 2025-08-03T12:20:16.319378 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