Bel Ami or the History of a Scoundrel a Novel
- Paperback
148 pages
- Release Date
1 January 2025
Summary
Bel Ami or The History of a Scoundrel: A Novel explores themes of ambition, moral ambiguity, and the darker aspects of human nature as it follows a young man’s rise from poverty to wealth and influence. The protagonist’s journey is marked by his manipulation, cunning, and use of seduction to climb the social ladder, reflecting the ruthless pursuit of success at the expense of personal integrity. The story delves into the complexities of ambition and the consequences of moral compromises, exam…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9789369070145 |
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| ISBN-10: | 9369070141 |
| Author: | Guy De Maupassant |
| Publisher: | Double 9 Books LLP |
| Imprint: | Double 9 Books LLP |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 148 |
| Release Date: | 1 January 2025 |
| Weight: | 192g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 140mm |
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About The Author
Guy De Maupassant
Guy de Maupassant
Born: August 5, 1850, at Château de Miromesnil in Tourville-sur-Arques, France Died: July 6, 1893, at the age of 42, in Passy, Paris
Guy de Maupassant was a prominent French author renowned for his mastery of the short story. He was a leading figure in the naturalist movement, which aimed to depict human lives and social conditions in stark, often pessimistic terms. Maupassant’s works frequently explored the darker aspects of life, revealing the complex interplay of human nature, fate, and social forces.
His literary influences included Gustave Flaubert, Émile Zola, and Honoré de Balzac, as well as the philosophical ideas of Arthur Schopenhauer. Maupassant studied at the Lycée Pierre-Corneille and Lycée Henri-IV before attending the University of Paris.
Throughout his prolific career, Maupassant produced numerous short stories, novels, and essays, many of which reflect his disillusionment with society and the human condition. Some of his most famous works include Boule de Suif and The Necklace.
Maupassant’s life was marked by personal struggles, and he died prematurely likely due to complications from syphilis. His legacy as a master of literary realism endures today.
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