The Last Days of Pompeii

The Last Days of Pompeii

Edward Bulwer Lytton

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Editorial:
Repro India Limited
Año de edición:
2025
Materia
Obra de espionaje y espías
ISBN:
9789375793397
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The Last Days of Pompeii is a gripping historical novel that transports readers to the final moments of the ancient Roman city destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Written by Edward Bulwer-Lytton, this literary masterpiece blends history, romance, and tragedy into a powerful narrative that continues to resonate across generations.At the heart of the story is Glaucus, a noble Greek, and Ione, a Roman beauty, whose love is tested by jealousy, deceit, and fate. Nydia, the blind slave girl, harbors an unspoken love for Glaucus, while the dark and mysterious Arbaces, an Egyptian priest, manipulates events with deadly intent. As tensions rise and destinies intertwine, the city of Pompeii stands on the brink of annihilation.Bulwer-Lytton paints a vivid picture of Roman life-its splendor and excess, its gods and politics-while subtly exploring deeper themes of morality, love, betrayal, and spiritual transformation. The novel culminates in a breathtaking depiction of the volcanic eruption, rendering both the physical and emotional destruction of the city.Richly detailed and dramatically paced, The Last Days of Pompeii is not just a tale of a lost civilization, but a timeless meditation on the fragility and beauty of human life.

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