The charterhouse of Parma

Description

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.

Description

"Headstrong and naive, the young Italian aristocrat Fabrizio del Dongo is determined to defy his ultra-conservative father and go to fight for Napoleon. He stumbles on the battle of Waterloo, ill-prepared, yet filled with enthusiasm for war and glory. Following Napoleon's defeat, Fabrizio returns secretly to Italy, to pursue a series of amorous adventures under the protection of his aunt and her ministerial lover at the ducal court in Parma." "This new translation by John Sturrock conveys the passion and humour of the original, while his introduction discusses the novel in relation to Stendhal's life and writing career. This edition also includes a chronology, map, suggestions for further reading and explanatory notes."--Jacket.

Subjects

Genres

• Fiction.

Series Statement

• Penguin classics

Other Editions

• The charterhouse of ParmaPenguin Books2006-01-01
• The chartreuse of ParmaD. Appleton & co.1901-01-01
• La chartreuse de ParmeE. Champion1921-01-01
• La chartreuse de ParmeFrianon1928-01-01
• La Chartreuse de ParmeÉditions Penguin1945-01-01
• Pa'erma gong wei mi shiShanghai shu bao za zhi she1948-01-01