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Discover the scandalous allure of power in Guy de Maupassant's classic novel, 'Bel-Ami'. This enthralling tale follows the ambitious George Duroy who, known as Bel-Ami, rises through the ranks of Parisian society as a journalist for 'La Vie Francaise'. This edition, published by Penguin Classics in 1976, features a trade paperback format with a captivating introduction by Douglas Parmee. Duroy engages with a world rife with deceit, manipulation, and the seductive power of love, which serves merely as a means to an end. Maupassant, known for his incisive realism and vivid portrayal of life in the belle époque, captures the essence of a society obsessed with wealth and status. The rich, detailed narrative is complemented by Parmee's excellent translation that maintains the vigor of the original text. This compelling 416-page novel not only reflects Maupassant's literary mastery but also provides a lens into the Third Republic's French society. If you've enjoyed 'Bel-Ami', you may also appreciate Thackeray’s 'Vanity Fair'. Uncover the depths of ambition and romance with this timeless classic today. Plus, enjoy FREE shipping! Note: Combined shipping with other products is not available for this item; please allow up to 10 days for delivery.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140443158
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 1976
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 416
Description:
Guy de Maupassant's scandalous tale of an opportunistic young man corrupted by the allure of power, Bel-Ami is translated with an introduction by Douglas Parmee in Penguin Classics.
Young, attractive and very ambitious, George Duroy, known to his admirers as Bel-Ami, is offered a job as a journalist on La Vie francaise and soon makes a great success of his new career. But he also comes face to face with the realities of the corrupt society in which he lives - the sleazy colleagues, the manipulative mistresses and wily financiers - and swiftly learns to become an arch-seducer, blackmailer and social climber in a world where love is only a means to an end. Written when Maupassant was at the height of his powers, Bel-Ami is a novel of great frankness and cynicism, but it is also infused with the sheer joy of life - depicting the scenes and characters of Paris in the belle epoque with wit, sensitivity and humanity.
Douglas Parmee's translation captures all the vigour and vitality of Maupassant's novel. His introduction explores the similarities between Bel-Ami and Maupassant himself and demonstrates the skill with which the author depicts his large cast of characters and the French society of the Third Republic.
Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) was born in Normandy. By the late 1870s, the first signs of syphilis had appeared, and Maupassant had become Flaubert's pupil in the art of prose. He led a hectic social life, and in 1891, having tried to commit suicide, he was committed to an asylum in Paris, where he died two years later.
If you enjoyed Bel-Ami, you might like William Makepeace Thackeray's Vanity Fair, also available in Penguin Classics.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140443158
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 1976
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 416
Description:
Guy de Maupassant's scandalous tale of an opportunistic young man corrupted by the allure of power, Bel-Ami is translated with an introduction by Douglas Parmee in Penguin Classics.
Young, attractive and very ambitious, George Duroy, known to his admirers as Bel-Ami, is offered a job as a journalist on La Vie francaise and soon makes a great success of his new career. But he also comes face to face with the realities of the corrupt society in which he lives - the sleazy colleagues, the manipulative mistresses and wily financiers - and swiftly learns to become an arch-seducer, blackmailer and social climber in a world where love is only a means to an end. Written when Maupassant was at the height of his powers, Bel-Ami is a novel of great frankness and cynicism, but it is also infused with the sheer joy of life - depicting the scenes and characters of Paris in the belle epoque with wit, sensitivity and humanity.
Douglas Parmee's translation captures all the vigour and vitality of Maupassant's novel. His introduction explores the similarities between Bel-Ami and Maupassant himself and demonstrates the skill with which the author depicts his large cast of characters and the French society of the Third Republic.
Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) was born in Normandy. By the late 1870s, the first signs of syphilis had appeared, and Maupassant had become Flaubert's pupil in the art of prose. He led a hectic social life, and in 1891, having tried to commit suicide, he was committed to an asylum in Paris, where he died two years later.
If you enjoyed Bel-Ami, you might like William Makepeace Thackeray's Vanity Fair, also available in Penguin Classics.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
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