La Chartreuse De Parme

Stendhal, 1783-1842

About this book

"La Chartreuse De Parme" by Stendhal is a novel published in 1839. Young Fabrice del Dongo witnesses Napoleon's armies liberating Milan, sparking dreams of heroic glory. He rushes to join Napoleon at Waterloo, only to discover modern warfare's chaotic absurdity. Banished from home for his loyalty to the fallen emperor, Fabrice seeks refuge at the court of Parma, where his aunt Gina and the powerful Count Mosca guide his unlikely transformation from aspiring soldier to religious figure amid political intrigue.

Notes

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Author

Stendhal, 1783-1842

Reading level

B1 · Intermediate

Language

Français