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The Charterhouse of Parma: A Sweeping Romantic Epic from One of France's Greatest Novelists

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English
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Classics

🇮🇹 Intrigue, ambition, and forbidden love set against the backdrop of war and empire.

In The Charterhouse of Parma, Stendhal delivers a gripping tale of Fabrice del Dongo—a passionate young aristocrat caught in the turbulence of Napoleonic Europe. From the bloody fields of Waterloo to the shadows of an Italian court, Fabrice's quest for glory and love unfolds in a world of betrayal, honor, and illusion ⚔️❤️.

Blending political drama, military adventure, and emotional intensity, this literary classic explores the timeless conflicts between desire and duty, freedom and fate. Written with psychological insight and stylistic flair, it remains one of the most acclaimed French novels of all time.

This annotated and illustrated edition includes commentary, historical notes, and original French context—perfect for students, classic literature lovers, and fans of European historical fiction 📚.

"A dazzling novel of romanticism and realism—Stendhal at his best." — The New Yorker "One of the greatest novels of the 19th century." — The Guardian

đź“– Click Buy Now and immerse yourself in a tale where empires fall but passion endures.

© 2025 Zenith Golden Quill (Ebook): 9782386914461

Release date

Ebook: May 19, 2025

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