Description
Headstrong and naove, 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.
Details
Released: Tue 31 Oct 2006
Catalogue Number: 9780140449662
- Publisher: Penguin Group USA
- Series: Penguin Classics
- Translator: John Sturrock
- Editions: Translation
- Subject Development: Fiction - Classics
- Geographic Designator: Western Europe, France
- Academic Level: General Adult
- Depth (m): 0.025
- Dewey: 813
- Height (m): 0.203
- Pages: 520
- Place Of Publication: Great Britain/British Isles
- Published Date: Fri 19 Jan 2007
- Weight (g): 381
- Width (m): 0.127
Availability
Estimated despatch 14-20 days after ordering.
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