La chartreuse de Parme: Book Guide, Author and Facts
La chartreuse de Parme by Stendhal — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Headstrong and naive, the young Italian aristocrat Fabrizio del Dongo is determined to defy the wrath of his right-wing father and go to war to fight for Napoleon. He stumbles on the Battle of Waterloo, ill-prepared, yet filled with enthusiasm for war and glory. Finally heeding advice, Fabrizio sneaks back to Milan, only to become embroiled in a series of amorous exploits, fuelled by his impetuous nature and the political chicanery of his aunt Gina and her wily lover. Judged by Balzac to be the most important French novel of its time, The Charterhouse of Parma is a compelling novel of extravagance and daring, blending the intrigues of the Italian court with the romance and excitement of youth.
Quick facts about La chartreuse de Parme
- Title: La chartreuse de Parme
- Author: Stendhal
- First published: 1800
- Genre: young men, fiction, social life and customs
- OpenLibrary ID: OL733285W
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La chartreuse de Parme by Stendhal is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is La chartreuse de Parme about?
Headstrong and naive, the young Italian aristocrat Fabrizio del Dongo is determined to defy the wrath of his right-wing father and go to war to fight for Napoleon.
Who wrote La chartreuse de Parme?
La chartreuse de Parme was written by Stendhal.
When was La chartreuse de Parme published?
La chartreuse de Parme was first published in 1800.
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