Project Gutenberg 2005-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 191 Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron 1803 1873 Bulwer-Lytton, Edward George Earle Lytton, 1st Baron Bulwer, Edward Lytton Lytton, Edward Bulwer The Parisians — Volume 04 Produced by David Widger "The Parisians — Volume 04" by Edward Bulwer-Lytton is a novel written during the mid-19th century, set in the vibrant backdrop of Parisian culture and society. The narrative delves into the lives of its characters, particularly focusing on their intricate relationships, aspirations, and artistic pursuits. The main figures introduced include Isaura Cicogna, a talented young singer grappling with her career choices, and Graham Vane, a nobleman who becomes drawn to her despite the societal tension between their different worlds. The opening of the text presents a correspondence from Isaura to Madame de Grantmesnil, revealing her deep reflections on the creative process and the interplay of fame and personal connection for authors. She mentions M. Savarin and his opinions on literature, emphasizing the artist's solitude and the pain of detached criticism. As Isaura grapples with her own artistic aspirations and the societal expectations facing her as a woman, she reflects on her feelings for Graham Vane. Furthermore, Graham is depicted making efforts to balance his feelings for Isaura with his ambitions and uncertainties, hinting at their emotional struggles and the burgeoning bond between them. This thoughtful exploration of love, ambition, and identity sets the stage for a rich story filled with romantic and societal complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.5 (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: Romance Category: Novels Category: British Literature 149582 2025-08-03T12:20:46.732744 text/html 149403 2025-01-11T00:45:34.683183 text/html 136559 2025-08-03T12:20:52.267709 application/epub+zip 137168 2025-08-03T12:20:49.540716 application/epub+zip 126774 2025-08-03T12:20:48.466725 application/epub+zip 268301 2025-08-03T12:20:54.405660 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 254277 2025-08-03T12:20:51.610708 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 212448 2022-09-04T07:08:24.917376 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 135746 2025-08-03T12:20:46.389700 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 130836 2020-12-30T19:44:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18254 2025-08-03T12:20:54.606660 application/rdf+xml 14150 2025-08-03T12:20:48.962683 image/jpeg 3730 2025-08-03T12:20:48.710705 image/jpeg 52677 2020-12-30T19:44:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 137231 2025-08-03T12:20:46.746695 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