Cartuja de Parma, La

By Stendhal

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

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.