The Parisians — Volume 07

"The Parisians — Volume 07" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a novel written during the late 19th century, specifically in the Victorian era. The book explores the complexities of Parisian society, particularly focusing on the political intrigues surrounding the plebiscite in France and the lives of its prominent literary and political figures, providing a vivid portrait of the cultural landscape of the time. In this volume, the narrative centers around Gustave Rameau, an aspiring poet and editor of a journal, who finds himself entwined in the manipulations of the Vicomte de Mauleon, a politically shrewd individual. Rameau’s desire for recognition and romantic entanglement with the talented Isaura Cicogna unfolds against the backdrop of societal discord and the imminent plebiscite, where differing opinions on governance come to the fore. As public discontent simmers, Rameau navigates his relationships and ambitions, while Mauleon seeks to exploit the political tensions for his own gain. The intertwining lives of these characters reflect the era's broader themes of art, ambition, love, and the complexities of public life in Paris. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton,, was an English writer and politician. He served as a Whig member of Parliament from 1831 to 1841 and a Conservative from 1851 to 1866. He was Secretary of State for the Colonies from June 1858 to June 1859, choosing Richard Clement Moody as founder of British Columbia. He was created Baron Lytton of Knebworth in 1866.