The Charterhouse of Parma, Volume 1 by Stendhal

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Author Stendhal, 1783-1842
Contributor Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Translator Scott-Moncrieff, C. K. (Charles Kenneth), 1889-1930
Title The Charterhouse of Parma, Volume 1
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Charterhouse_of_Parma
Note Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Laura Natal Rodrigues
Summary "The Charterhouse of Parma, Volume 1" by Stendhal is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative is set against the backdrop of the early 19th-century Italian political landscape, following the life of Fabrizio del Dongo, a young man from a noble family, as he navigates the complexities of love, power, and political intrigue amidst the tumultuous times of Napoleon’s reign. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the main characters involved in Fabrizio's life, particularly his beautiful and politically savvy aunt, the Duchessa Sanseverina, who plays a crucial role in shaping his destiny. It establishes the conflicts between personal ambition and political machinations, highlighting the romantic and familial relationships that bind the characters together. Fabrizio’s passion for Napoleon and the political aspirations that arise in the wake of his uncle's death are intricately woven into the story’s early development, which hints at the dramatic tensions and unfolding adventures that will dominate the plot. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Love stories
Subject Political fiction
Subject Parma (Italy) -- Fiction
Subject Italy -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject Young men -- Italy -- Parma -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 66374
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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