num_pages: 448
description: ""The Last Days of Pompeii"" is a historical novel written by Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton. The story is set in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, which is known for being buried under volcanic ash and pumice after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The novel follows the lives of several characters, including the wealthy Greek Glaucus, the blind girl Nydia, the Christian convert Olinthus, and the evil sorcerer Arbaces. The story explores themes of love, betrayal, revenge, and the clash between paganism and Christianity. As the eruption of Vesuvius draws near, the characters are forced to confront their deepest fears and desires. The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of ancient Roman life and the catastrophic events that led to the destruction of Pompeii. It has been adapted into several films and television series, and is considered a classic of historical fiction.Reveals the famous last days of Pompeii in great detail. Interesting reading both for the mystic and the scholar.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.
language: English
title: Last Days of Pompeii
titlecomplete: Last Days of Pompeii
genres: Classics, Adventure, Historical, English Literature, Italy, Novels, Historical Fiction, Literature, 19th Century, Fiction
ratings_count: 2285
places: Pompeii
publisher: Kessinger Publishing