La Chartreuse De Parme by Stendhal

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Author Stendhal, 1783-1842
Title La Chartreuse De Parme
Note Reading ease score: 71.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Charterhouse_of_Parma https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Chartreuse_de_Parme
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Summary "La Chartreuse De Parme" by Stendhal is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of Italy during the tumultuous years of the late 18th century and early 19th century, particularly focusing on the impact of Napoleonic Wars in Milan. The story centers around the life of Fabrice del Dongo, the young son of a noble family, whose experiences reflect the broader societal upheavals and personal quests for meaning amidst chaos. At the start of the novel, the author vividly depicts the entrance of General Bonaparte into Milan in 1796, heralding a new era for the populace, who transition from a state of oppression under Austrian rule to a newfound sense of hope and vitality. The opening scenes introduce us to a diverse cast of characters, including the comic figures of soldiers and nobles, and set the stage for Fabrice, who symbolically enters the world as a child born into privilege during a time of revolutionary change. As the narrative progresses, it explores themes of love, ambition, and the clash between old aristocratic values and the emerging, free-spirited ideals of modernity, all leading to the personal journey of the protagonist. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
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. 796
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 8, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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