The Last Days of Pompeii

5b, 1879 by Edward Bulwer, Lord Lytton, second copyright edition

Notes

"The Last Days of Pompeii" is a novel written by Edward Bulwer-Lytton, first published in 1834. Set in the doomed city of Pompeii against the backdrop of the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, the novel weaves together the lives of several characters, including the noble Greek adventurer Glaucus, the beautiful Greek slave Nydia, and the sinister Egyptian priest Arbaces. As the volcano rumbles to life, their fates intertwine amidst love, betrayal, and the impending disaster. Bulwer-Lytton's vivid descriptions and intricate plot make "The Last Days of Pompeii" a timeless classic, capturing the imagination of readers with its depiction of a society on the brink of destruction.

Description

Vellum binding with gold embossing on front, back and spine, paper floral print on front and back,  red edges, some swelling on boards, black and white illustrations included