The Charterhouse of Parma, Volume 2: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Charterhouse of Parma, Volume 2: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Charterhouse of Parma, Volume 2 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Stendhal (1783–1842). The listed translation credits are Scott-Moncrieff, C. K. (Charles Kenneth) (1889–1930).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Charterhouse of Parma, Volume 2" by Stendhal is a novel published in 1839. This continuation follows young Italian nobleman Fabrice del Dongo as he navigates the treacherous court of Parma, where his devoted aunt Gina and her lover Count Mosca scheme to advance his ecclesiastical career. When Fabrice kills a man in self-defense and faces execution, political intrigue escalates. The novel explores forbidden passions, diplomatic maneuvering, and the corrupting nature of power in post-Napoleonic Italy.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Charterhouse of Parma, Volume 2
- Author credits: Stendhal (1783–1842)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Scott-Moncrieff, C. K. (Charles Kenneth) (1889–1930)
Catalogue subjects
- Italy -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
- Love stories
- Parma (Italy) -- Fiction
- Political fiction
- Young men -- Italy -- Parma -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: French Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
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