Bel Ami (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169272767)

Bel Ami is a novel written by French author Henri Rene Guy De Maupassant. It was first published in 1885 and is set in Paris during the late 19th century. The story follows the life of Georges Duroy, a young man from a poor family who moves to Paris to seek his fortune. Duroy is a charming and ambitious man who quickly rises to the top of Parisian society through his seductive ways and cunning business tactics.Through a series of romantic liaisons and calculated maneuvers, Duroy becomes a successful journalist and marries the wealthy Madeleine Forestier. However, his success is short-lived as his past catches up with him and his reputation is ruined. The novel explores themes of ambition, greed, power, and the corrupting influence of wealth and social status.De Maupassant's writing style is characterized by its realism and attention to detail, and Bel Ami is no exception. The novel provides a vivid portrayal of Parisian society during the late 19th century, depicting the social and political tensions of the time. It also offers a critical commentary on the moral decay of the upper classes and the corrupting influence of ambition and greed.Overall, Bel Ami is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a nuanced exploration of human nature and the complexities of social hierarchy. It is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature or the social history of 19th-century Paris.Why did his heart palpitate so wildly at the slightest sound? He began to reason philosophically on the possibility of being afraid. No, certainly he was not, since he was ready to fight. Still he felt so deeply moved that he wondered if one could be afraid in spite of oneself. What would happen if that state of things should exist? If he should tremble or lose his presence of mind?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Henri Rene Guy De Maupassant
ISBN-10: 1169272762
ISBN-13: 9781169272767
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 168
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.13lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.44d