"Pelham — Volume 04" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton is a 19th-century tale following Henry Pelham as he returns to London and dives headfirst into its high society, striving for worldly success while trying to stay true to himself. We meet Pelham fresh off his return to London, already immersed in the superficial world of tailors and appearances, which he believes are key to getting ahead. Soon, navigating social circles such as his visit to Lady Roseville, where he meets the brooding Reginald Glanville, and must learn to juggle blossoming relationships and secret rivalries. The story pulses with satire and humor, as Pelham's journey through life is marked by both lightheartedness and serious thought, hinting at themes of ambition and the search for real meaning in a world obsessed with appearances and expectations.
Pelham — Volume 04
By Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton
Amidst London's glittering social scene, a young man chases ambition and love, wrestling with the question of how to remain authentic in a world of appearances.
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About the AuthorEdward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton,, was an English writer and politician. He served as a Whig member of Parliament from 1831 to 1841 and a Conservative from 1851 to 1866. He was Secretary of State for the Colonies from June 1858 to June 1859, choosing Richard Clement Moody as founder of British Columbia. He was created Baron Lytton of Knebworth in 1866.
Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton,, was an English writer and politician. He served as a Whig member of Parliament from 1831 to 1841 and a Conservative from 1851 to 1866. He was Secretary of State for the Colonies from June 1858 to June 1859, choosing Richard Clement Moody as founder of British Columbia. He was created Baron Lytton of Knebworth in 1866.
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