The Last Days of Pompeii

In "The Last Days of Pompeii," Edward Bulwer-Lytton masterfully weaves together historical fiction and vivid storytelling, immersing readers in the tumultuous final days of the ancient city before the cataclysmic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Written in the 1830s, the novel adopts a romantic and dramatic style characteristic of the period, employing rich descriptions and vibrant characterizations to...