Lady of Lyons or Love and Pride

Autoren

• Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Parameter

Seitenzahl

112 Seiten

Lesezeit

4 Stunden

• Belletristik

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Set against the backdrop of the French Alps, the play delves into the tumultuous romance between Pauline, a wealthy heiress, and Claude, a poor yet ambitious man. Their love faces fierce opposition from Pauline's mother and her affluent suitor, Beauseant, especially after her father's death leaves her with a significant inheritance. As societal pressures mount, Claude must prove his worth and fight for their love. This classic tale explores themes of class, ambition, and the transformative power of love amidst adversity, rooted in the era of the French Republic.

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• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1999
• Einband: Paperback