The Charterhouse of Parma Contributor(s): Stendhal (Author), Howard, Richard (Translator), Parker, Robert A. (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 0679783180 ISBN-13: 9780679783183 Publisher: Random House Group
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: September 2000 Annotation: Richard Howard's exuberant and definitive rendition of Stendhal's stirring tale has brought about the rediscovery of this classic by modern readers. Stendhal narrates a young aristocrat's adventures in Napoleon's army and in the court of Parma, illuminating in the process the whole cloth of European history. As Balzac wrote, "Never before have the hearts of princes, ministers, courtiers, and women been depicted like this...one sees perfection in every detail." With beautiful illustrations by Robert Andrew Parker. Click for more in this series: Modern Library Classics (Paperback) |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Classics - Literary Criticism - Fiction | Literary |
Dewey: FIC |
LCCN: 00033241 |
Series: Modern Library Classics (Paperback) |
Physical Information: 1.23" H x 5.25" W x 8.03" L (0.99 lbs) 560 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Cultural Region - Central Europe - Cultural Region - Italy |
Features: Illustrated, Maps, Price on Product, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: New York Times 11/05/2000 pg. 36 New York Times 12/03/2000 pg. 108 |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 45278 Reading Level: 12.0 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 41.0 |
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Publisher Description: Richard Howard's exuberant and definitive rendition of Stendhal's stirring tale has brought about the rediscovery of this classic by modern readers. Stendhal narrates a young aristocrat's adventures in Napoleon's army and in the court of Parma, illuminating in the process the whole cloth of European history. As Balzac wrote, Never before have the hearts of princes, ministers, courtiers, and women been depicted like this...one sees perfection in every detail. With beautiful illustrations by Robert Andrew Parker. |
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