Project Gutenberg 2005-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 179 Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron 1803 1873 Bulwer-Lytton, Edward George Earle Lytton, 1st Baron Bulwer, Edward Lytton Lytton, Edward Bulwer The Parisians — Volume 05 Produced by David Widger "The Parisians — Volume 05" by Edward Bulwer-Lytton is a novel written in the mid-19th century that explores the intricacies of Parisian society, focusing on themes of ambition, love, and social status. The story delves into the lives of several characters, particularly emphasizing their interactions within the social hierarchy of Paris, their personal struggles, and their complex relationships. The opening portion of the work introduces several key characters, including M. Louvier, a financier, and the Vicomte de Mauleon, who has returned to Paris after an absence filled with personal turmoil. Louvier is discussed in relation to his manipulative financial dealings and covert ambitions, while de Mauleon reveals his past heartbreak involving Louise Duval, who left him for another man. Their conversation hints at deeper connections and social climbing within the Parisian elite, as Mauleon seeks Louvier's support to regain his societal standing. The complex narrative sets the stage for a rich exploration of personal conflicts against the backdrop of the vibrant and often tumultuous Parisian life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.0 (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: Novels Category: French Literature 185082 2025-08-03T12:20:54.957699 text/html 184903 2025-01-11T00:45:50.117123 text/html 150685 2025-08-03T12:21:01.288651 application/epub+zip 152585 2025-08-03T12:20:57.919637 application/epub+zip 141874 2025-08-03T12:20:56.698658 application/epub+zip 292414 2025-08-03T12:21:03.588617 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 275860 2025-08-03T12:21:00.599651 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 234110 2022-09-04T07:08:33.767446 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 168575 2025-08-03T12:20:54.701692 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 163665 2020-12-30T19:44:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17754 2025-08-03T12:21:03.712623 application/rdf+xml 14161 2025-08-03T12:20:57.285680 image/jpeg 3741 2025-08-03T12:20:57.008655 image/jpeg 66119 2020-12-30T19:44:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 151604 2025-08-03T12:20:54.974669 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