The Parisians — Volume 01

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The Parisians — Volume 01

by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton

EN·~2 hours·13 chapters

Chapters

13 total
1

PREFATORY NOTE. - (BY THE AUTHOR'S SON.)

5:03
2

Produced by David Widger

0:01
3

INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER.

4:08
4

THE PARISIANS.

0:02
5

BOOK I. - CHAPTER I.

32:52
6

CHAPTER II.

14:14
7

CHAPTER III.

31:30
8

CHAPTER IV.

12:17
9

CHAPTER V.

4:58
10

CHAPTER VI.

2:06

Description

Set against the bustling streets of early 19th‑century Paris, this novel offers a sweeping portrait of a city caught between imperial grandeur and emerging democratic ideals. Through a lively cast of characters—from aristocrats and politicians to artists and shopkeepers—the author sketches how new philosophies infiltrate everyday life, exposing both pretensions and genuine aspirations. The narrative moves with a witty, observational tone, inviting listeners to see the city itself as a living character.

As the story unfolds, the focus shifts to the subtle clashes and unexpected alliances that arise when tradition meets innovation. The author blends humor with keen insight, revealing how personal ambitions are shaped by the larger currents of social change. Listeners will be drawn into a vivid tableau of Parisian society, where each encounter hints at the broader questions of sincerity, charity, and the true cost of progress.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (134K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2005-03-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton

Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton

1803–1873

Best remembered today for unforgettable phrases like "the pen is mightier than the sword" and "It was a dark and stormy night," this Victorian novelist was once one of the most widely read writers in Britain. He paired literary fame with a busy political career, giving his work an unusual mix of melodrama, ambition, and public life.

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