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Book Synopsis: Edward Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873) was a prolific novelist, poet and playwright in his day; in modern times, his work is considered much as Lovecraft described: “large doses of turgid rhetoric and empty romanticism.” Originally published in 1834, "The Last Days of Pompeii" itself was probably the first novelization of the catastrophic event. The city was rediscovered in the mid-1700s and archaeological excavations followed soon after. Bulwer-Lytton was inspired to write his novel by the painting The Last Day of Pompeii by Karl Briullov, painted in the early 1830s.
"The Last Days of Pompeii" tells the story of the Athenian Glaucus, his love, the beautiful Ione, and a blind flower-girl Nydia, who is secretly in love with Glaucus. Threatening the love of Glaucus and Ione is Ione’s guardian, the decadent and deceitful Egyptian Arbaces, who lusts after Ione himself.
The descriptions of the city itself are fascinating: Bulwer-Lytton seems to have spent much time researching the actual ruins of Pompeii, and his characters are housed in buildings that had apparently been uncovered in archaeological excavations.
"The Last Days of Pompeii" was one of the most popular English historical novels of the nineteenth century.
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Step back in time with "The Last Days of Pompeii" by Edward Bulwer-Lytton, a timeless classic that immerses you in the ancient world of tragedy and romance. Witness the gripping tale of Athenian Glaucus, his beloved Ione, and the enigmatic Nydia set against the backdrop of the fateful city of Pompeii. Let the vivid descriptions of this historical novel transport you to a bygone era filled with passion and treachery.
Experience the allure of antique charm as you delve into the pages of "The Last Days of Pompeii." Bulwer-Lytton's eloquent prose and meticulous research bring the ancient city to life, painting a vivid picture of its streets, buildings, and inhabitants. Explore the intertwining fates of the characters as they navigate love, betrayal, and the impending doom looming over Pompeii.
Uncover a world of forbidden desires and sinister plots in "The Last Days of Pompeii." Feel the tension rise as the scheming Egyptian Arbaces threatens to tear apart the budding love between Glaucus and Ione. Lose yourself in the intricate web of relationships as secrets are revealed and destinies are entwined in this captivating historical novel.
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