Cartuja de Parma, La

By Stendhal

Subjects: French literature--19th century, Criticism, textualstendhal , 1783-1842, Literature, Fiction, general, Political fiction, Textual Criticism, Waterloo, Battle of, Waterloo, Belgium, 1815, Fiction, political, Italy, fiction, Manners and customs, Translated into English, French language, Witenagemot, Continental european fiction (fictional works by one author), Northern italy in fiction, French language materials, Fiction, Romance literature, Social life and customs, Waterloo, Battle of (Belgium : 1815) fast (OCoLC)fst01172689, French literature, Young men in fiction, Social conditions, French fiction, History, Literature in Spanish, Italy, Stendhal, pseud., 1783-1842. La Chartreuse de Parme, Classic Literature, Stendhal (Henri Beyle, dit). Textes, Young men, Constitutional history, Italy in fiction

Description: Headstrong and naive, 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.