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Set against a backdrop of military conflict and romantic entanglements, the narrative follows young Italian nobleman Fabrizio del Dongo from his idyllic childhood to the tumultuous battlefields of Waterloo. His journey is marked by charming naivety and ill-fated romances, particularly with the passionate Clélia, whom he meets during a prison stint. The story intricately explores themes of ambition, love, and the complexities of human psychology, all while highlighting the contrast between youthful dreams and harsh realities.
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The Charterhouse of Parma, Stendhal
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- Released
- 2020
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Stendhal
- Publisher
- Digireads.com
- Released
- 2020
- Pages
- 394
- ISBN13
- 9781420967036
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Adventure, France, 19th century, French Literature, Literary Fiction, Adapted for Film, 18th century, Prison, Adapted into Series, Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor, 1769–1821, Monasteries, Abbeys, Waterloo
- First published
- 1885
- Original title
- La Regenta
- Rating
- 3.7 out of 5
- Description
- Set against a backdrop of military conflict and romantic entanglements, the narrative follows young Italian nobleman Fabrizio del Dongo from his idyllic childhood to the tumultuous battlefields of Waterloo. His journey is marked by charming naivety and ill-fated romances, particularly with the passionate Clélia, whom he meets during a prison stint. The story intricately explores themes of ambition, love, and the complexities of human psychology, all while highlighting the contrast between youthful dreams and harsh realities.