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Les derniers jours de Pompéi [édition intégrale revue et mise à jour]

Tandis que les premiers chrétiens tentent de faire connaître leur religion dans le ville de Pompéi, le Grec Glaucus et l'Egyptien Arbacès se disputent la belle Ione. Nul ne sait que le tremblement de terre qui secoue la ville est annonciateur d'un mal bien plus important...

Né en 1803 à Londres, Edward Bulwer-Lytton connut son premier succès d'écrivain dès ses 25 ans avec son premier roman intitulé Pelham ou les aventures d'un gentleman. Trois ans plus tard il entra au parlement. Son mariage souffrit non seulement de ses activités tant politiques que littéraires mais aussi de ses infidélités.

Les Derniers Jours de Pompéi

Travel back in time to ancient Pompeii with "The Last Days of Pompeii" by Edward Bulwer-Lytton, a captivating and thrilling historical novel. Immerse yourself in a tale of love, intrigue, and tragedy at the heart of a city on the verge of being buried by the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius.In this enchanting narrative, you will meet Nydia, a blind slave with a tragic fate, Glaucus, a Roman nobleman, and Ione, a priestess of Isis. Their lives intersect in a complex web of love, jealousy, and conspiracies as Pompeii prepares for its imminent fall.Edward Bulwer-Lytton takes you on an epic journey through ancient Rome, allowing you to discover the customs, beliefs, and struggles of this fascinating era. His descriptive and immersive writing transports you to the heart of this flourishing Roman city, enabling you to feel the intense emotions of its characters."The Last Days of Pompeii" is a literary classic that has captivated readers since its publication. This novel offers a perfect blend of history, romance, and drama, all against the backdrop of an impending catastrophe.Dive into this captivating story and be carried away by the vibrant atmosphere and thrilling twists of "The Last Days of Pompeii". This book is a must-read for anyone passionate about history, adventure, and intense storytelling.
ABOUT THE AUTHOREdward Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873) was a British writer and politician. He is known for his popular novels of the 19th century, such as "The Last Days of Pompeii" (1834) and "Zanoni" (1842). Bulwer-Lytton was also a member of the British Parliament and held ministerial positions. His writing style was often characterized by romanticism and a passion for the occult. He is famous for the opening line of his novel "Paul Clifford" (1830): "It was a dark and stormy night." Bulwer-Lytton left a lasting mark on 19th-century literature.

The Last Days of Pompeii

C'était au commencement du mois d'avril ; le jour touchait à sa fin ; deux dames étaient assises à la fenêtre ouverte d'un cottage du Devonshire. La pelouse qui s'étendait devant elles était parsemée d'arbres verts, dont le sombre feuillage était égayé par les premières fleurs et le frais gazon du printemps. A l'horizon la mer, qu'on apercevait à traversune éclaircie des arbres, bornait la vue, et contrastait avec les aspects plus rapprochés et plus paisibles du paysage.

Fruit d'une sélection réalisée au sein des fonds de la Bibliothèque nationale de France, Collection XIX a pour ambition de faire découvrir des textes classiques et moins classiques dans les meilleures éditions du XIXe siècle.

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Une fantaisie évolutionnaire d'abord publié en 1871, l'histoire se fonde sur les idées du darwinisme pour décrire un monde futur proche caractérisé par la domination féminine, la perfection physique, et vaste progrès technologique.

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'HO, Diomed, well met! Do you sup with Glaucus tonight?' said a young man of small stature, who wore his tunic in those loose and effeminate folds which proved him to be a gentleman and a coxcomb.

'Alas, no! dear Clodius; he has not invited me, ' replied Diomed, a man of portly frame and of middle age. 'By Pollux, a scurvy trick! for they say his suppers are the best in Pompeii'.

'Pretty well-though there is never enough of wine for me. It is not the old Greek blood that flows in his veins, for he pretends that wine makes him dull the next morning.'

'There may be another reason for that thrift, ' said Diomed, raising his brows. 'With all his conceit and extravagance he is not so rich, I fancy, as he affects to be, and perhaps loves to save his amphorae better than his wit.'

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