The Charterhouse of Parma (Penguin Classics)
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| Rating | : | 4.10 (612 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0140449663 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 560 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-10 |
| Language | : | German |
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The result is a timely version of a timeless masterpiece, which shouldn't need to be updated again until, oh, 2050. No wonder so meticulous a stylist as Paul Valéry was happy to forgive his sins against French grammar: "We should never be finished with Stendhal. He loved." --James Marcus. So what? Stendhal at his sloppiest is still wittier, and wiser about human behavior, than just about any writer you could name. But Stendhal had an amazing, pre-Freudian grasp of psychology (at least the Gallic variant). Even under fire
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.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. 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. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Headstrong and naïve, 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. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
"Bliss" according to Rafi Zabor. I'm a longtime fan of this wonderful novel which until recently almost no one seemed to read. There is nothing like it in the whole of literature, and the good reader is exhilirated and refreshed by the blast of Stendhal's sustained burst of inspiration: done in six and a half weeks and he. "Very Interesting Dissection of Reaction" according to R. Albin. This is an unconventional novel by the very unconventional Stendhal. Many have commented on the unusual structure of the narrative, the frequent and apparently random plot twists, and the frivolous nature of the principal character. Stendhal reportedly dictated this novel in the period of . "ENGROSSING" according to DLWFL. I ENJOYED READING THIS BOOK VERY MUCH. LOTS OF TWISTS AND TURNS, ALWAYS WONDERING WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN NEXT. I BOUGHT "THE RED AND THE BLACK" BY STENDHAL, ALSO, TO ENJOY MORE OF THE SAME.