Publisher's Synopsis
Pelham or Adventures of a Gentleman is a novel written by Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton that was first published in 1828. The book follows the story of Henry Pelham, a young man from a wealthy family who navigates the social and political landscape of early 19th century England. Pelham is a charming and intelligent character who uses his wit and cunning to climb the ranks of society and achieve success in the world of politics. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including his love interest, Lady Glanville, and his rival, Mr. Dawton. The novel is a satirical commentary on the social and political mores of the time and is known for its sharp wit and clever dialogue. Pelham or Adventures of a Gentleman is considered a classic of English literature and is still widely read and studied today.1828. Pelham, conveys the newer, and I believe, sounder moral, of showing how a man of sense can subject the usages of the world to himself instead of being conquered by them, and gradually grow wise by the very foibles of his youth.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.
