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La Chartreuse De Parme; Volume 3
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Classic FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781142435547
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Jan 3 2010
Pages: 390
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: French
La Chartreuse de Parme is a novel by Stendhal published in 1839. Set primarily in Italy, it recounts the adventures of the young Italian nobleman Fabrice del Dongo from his birth in 1798 through his death. The novel is renowned for Stendhal's vivid depiction of post-Napoleonic Europe and the intricacies of Italian court life.
Fabrice's story begins with his youthful infatuation with Napoleon Bonaparte, leading him to participate in the Battle of Waterloo. His subsequent adventures involve love affairs, political intrigues, and imprisonment, all set against the backdrop of Parma's court. Key characters include the cunning and influential Countess Mosca, who becomes Fabrice's protector and lover, and Clélia Conti, with whom Fabrice shares a profound but ultimately tragic love. The novel explores themes of love, ambition, and the search for meaning in a world of political corruption and social maneuvering. Stendhal's psychological insight and detailed character portrayals make La Chartreuse de Parme a cornerstone of French literature and a timeless exploration of the human condition.
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