| The Charterhouse of Parma Contributor(s): Stendhal (Author), Sturrock, John (Editor), Sturrock, John (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 0140449663 ISBN-13: 9780140449662 Publisher: Penguin Group OUR PRICE: $11.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2007 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Classics - Fiction | Literary - Fiction | Biographical |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Series: Penguin Classics |
| Physical Information: 1.4" H x 5" W x 7.7" (0.95 lbs) 560 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Cultural Region - Central Europe - Cultural Region - Italy |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 45278 Reading Level: 12.0 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 41.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Headstrong and na ve, 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. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. 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. |