The Charterhouse of Parma Paperback - 2007
by Stendhal; John Sturrock (Editor); Introduction by John Sturrock
A magnificent new translation of Stendhal's picaresque novel about love and intrigue in post-Napoleonic Europe
Judged by Balzac to be the most important French novel of its time, The Charterhouse of Parma is a classic portrait of aristocratic adventure. Fabrizio del Dongo, a headstrong and naive Italian grandee, defies the wrath of his right-wing father and goes to fight for Napoleon. But his dreams of military glory are dashed, drawing him back to Milan. There he becomes embroiled in a series of amorous exploits, fueled by his own impetuous nature and the political chicanery of his aunt and her wily lover. This is a colorful journey through extravagance, duplicity, and youthful daring.
Summary
Judged by Balzac to be the most important French novel of its time, The Charterhouse of Parma is a classic portrait of aristocratic adventure. Fabrizio del Dongo, a headstrong and naive Italian grandee, defies the wrath of his right-wing father and goes to fight for Napoleon. But his dreams of military glory are dashed, drawing him back to Milan. There he becomes embroiled in a series of amorous exploits, fueled by his own impetuous nature and the political chicanery of his aunt and her wily lover. This is a colorful journey through extravagance, duplicity, and youthful daring.
From the rear cover
The Charterhouse of Parma (1839) is a compelling novel of passion and daring, of prisons and heroic escape, of political chicanery and sublime personal courage. Set at the beginning of the nineteenth century, amidst the golden landscapes of northern Italy, it traces the joyous but ill-starred amorous exploits of a handsome young aristocrat called Fabrice del Dongo, and of his incomparable aunt Gina, her suitor Prime Minister Mosca, and Clelia, a heroine of ethereal beauty and earthly passion. The great achievement of The Charterhouse of Parma is to conjure up the excitement and romance of youth while never losing sight of the harsh realities which beset the pursuit of happiness, nor the humour and patient irony with which these must be viewed. This new translation captures Stendhal's narrative verve, while the Introduction explores the novel's reception and the reasons for its enduring popularity and power.
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- Title The Charterhouse of Parma
- Author Stendhal; John Sturrock (Editor); Introduction by John Sturrock
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Revised
- Pages 560
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Group, London
- Date January 19, 2007
- Features Bibliography, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780140449662 / 0140449663
- Weight 0.95 lbs (0.43 kg)
- Dimensions 7.7 x 5 x 1.4 in (19.56 x 12.70 x 3.56 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 19th Century
- Cultural Region: Central Europe
- Cultural Region: Italy
- Library of Congress subjects Love stories, Political fiction
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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