The Charterhouse of Parma (1839) is a compelling novel of passion and daring. Set at the beginning of the 19th-century in northern Italy, it traces the joyous but ill-starred amorous exploits of a handsome young aristocrat called Fabrice del Dongo. The novel's great achievement is to conjure up the excitement and romance of youth while never losing sight of the harsh realities which beset the pursuit of happiness. This new translation captures Stendhal's narrative verse, while the Introduction explores the novel's reception and the reasons for its enduring popularity and power.
Stendhal
Stendhal, born Marie-Henri Beyle in 1783, is best known for his novel "The Red and the Black." His writing style was characterized by psychological realism and acute observations of human behavior. Stendhal's contributions to literature include pioneering the psychological novel and influencing future writers like Gustave Flaubert and Fyodor Dostoevsky.
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