By:Edward Bulwer-Lytton Published By:Double9 Books
About the Book
ñPaul Cliffordî by Edward Bulwer-Lytton is a dramatic and adventurous novel set in the Victorian era, exploring themes of romance, crime, and redemption. The story follows the tumultuous life of Paul Clifford, a young man whose dual existence reflects the stark contrasts between social classes and personal morality. Paul Clifford's life is marked by a dramatic journey through London's criminal underworld, where he becomes entangled in a life of crime and adventure. Despite his criminal activities, Paul is portrayed with a sense of heroism and complexity, as he grapples with the moral struggles of his actions and the societal forces shaping his destiny. The novel delves into Paul's romantic entanglements, which play a significant role in his quest for redemption. His interactions with various characters highlight the tension between social expectations and personal desires, further emphasizing the dramatic and often tragic elements of his story. Through its rich narrative and vivid portrayal of Victorian society, ñPaul Cliffordî examines themes of social class, moral struggle, and the possibility of personal redemption. The novel combines elements of romance, adventure, and tragedy to create a compelling and multifaceted tale of a man seeking to reconcile his past with his aspirations for a better future.
Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton, PC was an English author and politician who was born on May 25, 1803 and died on January 18, 1873. Between 1831 and 1841, he was a Whig member of Parliament. From 1851 to 1866, he was a Conservative member. From June 1858 to June 1859, he was Secretary of State for the Colonies. During that time, he chose Richard Clement Moody to be the first governor of British Columbia. After King Otto gave up his throne in 1862, he turned down the Crown of Greece. In 1866, he was made Baron Lytton of Knebworth. His writings were well known at the time he wrote them. "The pen is mightier than the sword," "dweller on the threshold," "the great unwashed," and the opening line "It was a dark and stormy night" were all quotes that he came up with. Since 1982, the sarcastic Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest has been held every year. Its goal is to find the "beginning sentence of the worst of all possible novels." On May 25, 1803, General William Earle Bulwer of Heydon Hall and Wood Dalling, Norfolk, and Elizabeth Barbara Lytton, daughter of Richard Warburton Lytton of Knebworth House, Hertfordshire, had a child. This child was Bulwer. His brothers were William Earle Lytton Bulwer (1799–1877) and Henry (1801–1872), who became Lord Dalling and Bulwer.
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