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The Chartreuse of Parma

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The Chartreuse of Parma is a classic romance novel by Stendhal.

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About The Chartreuse of Parma

"The Chartreuse of Parma" by Stendhal is a novel published in 1839. It follows the adventures of Fabrice del Dongo, a young Italian nobleman, from his birth in 1798 through the Napoleonic era and beyond. The story traces his quixotic journey to join Napoleon at Waterloo, his chaotic experience of battle, and his return to navigate the intrigues of Italian court life. Alongside him is his aunt Gina, whose passionate nature and complex relationship with Parma's Prime Minister shape Fabrice's fate in unexpected ways.
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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Love stories
  • Political fiction
  • Parma, Italy
  • Italy, Social life and customs, 19th century
  • Young men, Italy, Parma

Quick answers

Who wrote The Chartreuse of Parma?

The Chartreuse of Parma was written by Stendhal.

What genre is The Chartreuse of Parma?

It is usually shelved as Classic Love Stories.

Is The Chartreuse of Parma free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of The Chartreuse of Parma?

Yes β€” LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 18 h 55 min.

What books are similar to The Chartreuse of Parma?

Readers who like it often enjoy Pride and Prejudice, Middlemarch and The Enchanted April.

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