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Bel-Ami

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ISBN: 9780199553938

(Autor) Guy de Maupassant

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Maupassant's second novel, Bel-Ami (1885) is the story of a ruthlessly ambitious young man making it to the top in fin-de-siècle Paris. It is a novel about money, sex, and power, set against the background of the politics of the French colonization of North Africa. This new translation is complemented by fullest introduction and notes of any edition.

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Editorial:

Oxford University Press

Formato:

Paperback

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ISBN:

9780199553938

Año de publicación:

2008

Fecha publicación:

11 de Septiembre de 2008

Guy de Maupassant

Guy de Maupassant was a French writer known for his masterpiece "The Necklace," a tale of vanity and consequence. His minimalist writing style and vivid characterizations revolutionized the short story genre, influencing writers like Anton Chekhov. Maupassant's exploration of human nature and social class remain timeless contributions to literature.