Project Gutenberg 2005-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 85 Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron 1803 1873 Bulwer-Lytton, Edward George Earle Lytton, 1st Baron Bulwer, Edward Lytton Lytton, Edward Bulwer The Parisians — Volume 12 Produced by David Widger "The Parisians — Volume 12" by Edward Bulwer-Lytton is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the Parisian siege during the Franco-Prussian War, focusing on the struggles, resilience, and evolving dynamics of the inhabitants of Paris as they cope with the harsh realities of war and famine. The narrative delves into the lives of various characters, such as Frederic Lemercier and Victor de Mauleon, illustrating their experiences, sacrifices, and the impact of societal changes amidst the turmoil. The opening of the book revisits the dire situation in Paris as the siege progresses. Men and women of all social standings exhibit both the worst and best of human nature as they wrestle with affliction, whether through camaraderie or moral failings. Frederic Lemercier, a convalescent from the front lines, faces starvation despite his previous wealth, while Victor de Mauleon grapples with the burdens of leadership and the realities of dwindling morale. Meanwhile, the struggles of women and the priesthood highlight the themes of sacrifice and hope. The narrative sets the tone for a gripping exploration of character and morality during a time of immense suffering, including poignant encounters with figures like Julie, a struggling performer, indicating a complex web of relationships forged amid adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.8 (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: British Literature 222794 2025-07-03T12:09:10.388511 text/html 222615 2025-01-11T00:46:53.502829 text/html 164248 2025-07-03T12:09:16.381440 application/epub+zip 166907 2025-07-03T12:09:13.262481 application/epub+zip 157383 2025-07-03T12:09:12.113512 application/epub+zip 318586 2025-07-03T12:09:18.853431 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 298547 2025-07-03T12:09:15.724460 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 257421 2022-09-04T07:09:34.900440 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 204689 2025-07-03T12:09:10.123505 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 199784 2020-12-30T19:44:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18601 2025-07-03T12:09:18.979398 application/rdf+xml 14152 2025-07-03T12:09:12.597424 image/jpeg 3720 2025-07-03T12:09:12.353430 image/jpeg 81031 2020-12-30T19:44:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 165314 2025-07-03T12:09:10.406467 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