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A story of passion and political intrigue in which the young and impulsive Fabrizzio finds himself caught between the love of two women and the wars of their aristocratic factions. "The Charterhouse of Parma" is a study of disillusion and a testament to Stendhal's love-affair with Italy.
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An epic tale of war, love, sex, politics, and religion...an action-packed narrative --The New Yorker
The Charterhouse of Parma has never sparkled in English with such radiance as it does in Richard Howard's new translation --Edmund White
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The Charterhouse of Parma (1839) is a compelling novel of passion and daring, of prisons and heroic escape, of political chicanery and sublime personal courage. Set at the beginning of the nineteenth century, amidst the golden landscapes of northern Italy, it traces the joyous but ill-starred amorous exploits of a handsome young aristocrat called Fabrice del Dongo, and of his incomparable aunt Gina, her suitor Prime Minister Mosca, and Clelia, a heroine of ethereal beauty and earthly passion. The great achievement of The Charterhouse of Parma is to conjure up the excitement and romance of youth while never losing sight of the harsh realities which beset the pursuit of happiness, nor the humour and patient irony with which these must be viewed. This new translation captures Stendhal's narrative verve, while the Introduction explores the novel's reception and the reasons for its enduring popularity and power.
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Richard Howard's exuberant rendition of Stendhal's great tale has caused a classic to be reborn for modern readers Stendhal narrates a young aristocrat's adventures in Napoleon's army and in the Court of Parma, illuminating in the process the whole cloth of European history. As Balzac wrote, "Never before have the hearts of princes, ministers, courtiers, and women been depicted like this.One sees perfection in every detail".With beautiful illustrations by Robert Andrew Parker. A story of passion and political intrigue in which the young and impulsive Fabrizzio finds himself caught between the love of two women and the wars of their aristocratic factions. "The Charterhouse of Parma" is a study of disillusion and a testament to Stendhal's love-affair with Italy. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781857151022
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Condition: New. 1992. First Edition. Hardcover. A story of passion and political intrigue in which the young and impulsive Fabrizzio finds himself caught between the love of two women and the wars of their aristocratic factions. "The Charterhouse of Parma" is a study of disillusion and a testament to Stendhal's love-affair with Italy. Translator(s): Moncrieff, Scott. Num Pages: 521 pages. BIC Classification: FC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 138 x 32. Weight in Grams: 608. . . . . . Seller Inventory # V9781857151022
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