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Bel Ami

Bel Ami

De Maupassant, Henri Rene Guy

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Classic FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1419109545
ISBN13: 9781419109546
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 168
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.36 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Bel Ami is a novel written by French author Henri Rene Guy de Maupassant. The story follows the rise of Georges Duroy, a young man from a humble background who is ambitious and determined to succeed in Parisian society. Through his charm and cunning, Duroy quickly rises to the top, becoming a successful journalist and seducing powerful women along the way. However, as he climbs the social ladder, Duroy realizes that his success is built on deceit and manipulation, and that his actions have consequences. Bel Ami is a gripping tale of ambition, power, and the corrupting influence of wealth and status. It is a classic of French literature and a timeless exploration of the human condition.Why did his heart palpitate so wildly at the slightest sound? He began to reason philosophically on the possibility of being afraid. No, certainly he was not, since he was ready to fight. Still he felt so deeply moved that he wondered if one could be afraid in spite of oneself. What would happen if that state of things should exist? If he should tremble or lose his presence of mind?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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