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The Charterhouse of Parma - cover

The Charterhouse of Parma

Stendhal, Zenith Maple Leaf Press

Traducteur C. K. Scott Moncrieff

Maison d'édition: Zenith Maple Leaf Press

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Synopsis

⚔️ Can passion survive the chaos of war and the weight of destiny?

Step into the grandeur of 19th-century Italy with Stendhal's unforgettable classic, The Charterhouse of Parma. This sweeping tale follows the life of Fabrice del Dongo, a young nobleman whose pursuit of love, freedom, and glory leads him through the Napoleonic wars, political intrigues, and the intoxicating world of Italian court life.

Blending romance, adventure, and satire, Stendhal paints a vivid portrait of human ambition, desire, and folly. From the battlefield of Waterloo to the depths of a lonely prison, The Charterhouse of Parma is both a thrilling story and a profound exploration of fate, power, and the eternal struggle between passion and duty.

Praised by Balzac as "the novel of a century," this timeless masterpiece is a must-read for lovers of historical romance, psychological insight, and European literature.

👉 Click Buy Now and lose yourself in one of the most captivating novels ever written.
Disponible depuis: 20/08/2025.
Longueur d'impression: 501 pages.

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