Last Days of Pompeii by Edward Bulwer-Lytton (Free Audio Book)

 

 

Last Days of Pompeii by Edward Bulwer-Lytton – A free audiobook

 

Narrated by Librivox Group
 

Last Days of Pompeii, which was written by Edward Bulwer-Lytton, has now been adapted into a free audioboook. Originally published in 1834, the novel tells the fictional tale of the last days of Pompeii before the cataclysmic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.

Edward Bulwer-Lytton crafts an engaging tale within this tragic moment in history. The story centers on Glaucus, a Greek who is struggling with being subordinated by the Romans. His main antagonist is Arbaces. The story will focus Glaucus’ struggles leading up to the day when Pompeii was destroyed by one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions in human history which claimed thousands of lives.

This free audiobook is narrated by a full cast of Librivox performers and is definitely one of the best historical fiction that is based on one of the key points in human history.
 

You can listen below (it may take a moment to appear) or download here.
 

 

 

 

Book versions to buy from Amazon:
Kindle Edition
Hardcover – September 20, 2015
Paperback – August 29, 2011
Unknown Binding – 1935
Audio CD – 1899