The Charterhouse Of Parma
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Stendhal
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, 1977
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Inscription on slipcase.
Stendhal's "The Charterhouse of Parma" is a masterful work of 19th-century French literature, a historical novel that chronicles the tumultuous life and romantic entanglements of its protagonist, Fabrice del Dongo, against the backdrop of post-Napoleonic Italy. This classic narrative vividly portrays the political intrigue, social climbing, and passionate affairs that define Fabrice's journey from naive idealist to cynical courtier. The novel presents a sharp critique of European aristocracy and the corrupting influence of power, all while maintaining a captivating and often ironic tone. It is an essential read for enthusiasts of classic European fiction and those interested in the intersection of personal ambition and historical upheaval.
Author: Stendhal
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, 1977
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Inscription on slipcase.
Stendhal's "The Charterhouse of Parma" is a masterful work of 19th-century French literature, a historical novel that chronicles the tumultuous life and romantic entanglements of its protagonist, Fabrice del Dongo, against the backdrop of post-Napoleonic Italy. This classic narrative vividly portrays the political intrigue, social climbing, and passionate affairs that define Fabrice's journey from naive idealist to cynical courtier. The novel presents a sharp critique of European aristocracy and the corrupting influence of power, all while maintaining a captivating and often ironic tone. It is an essential read for enthusiasts of classic European fiction and those interested in the intersection of personal ambition and historical upheaval.