Publisher's Synopsis
Lady of Lyons or Love and Pride is a romantic play written by Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton. The story is set in the French Alps and revolves around the love story of two individuals, Pauline and Claude. Pauline, the daughter of a wealthy family, falls in love with Claude, a poor but ambitious man. However, their love is challenged by the pride and jealousy of those around them, including Pauline's mother and her wealthy suitor, Beauseant. As the story progresses, Pauline's father dies, leaving her with a large inheritance. This causes Beauseant to become even more determined to win her hand in marriage, while Claude struggles to prove himself worthy of her love. The play culminates in a dramatic finale, where Claude's true character is revealed and he must fight for his love against all odds.Lady of Lyons or Love and Pride is a classic tale of love, ambition, and societal pressures. The play explores themes of class, wealth, and the power of love to overcome obstacles. It is a timeless story that has captured the hearts of audiences for generations.1838. Having long had a wish to illustrate certain periods of the French history, so in the selection of the date in which the scenes of this play are laid, I saw that the era of the Republic was that in which the incidents were rendered most probable.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
