New York. 1975. Penguin Books. Reprinted Penguin Classic Paperback Edition.

New York. 1975. Penguin Books. Reprinted Penguin Classic Paperback Edition. Very Good in Slightly Worn Wrappers. ISBN: 0140443150. Translated from the French & With An Introduction by Douglas Parmee. 416 pages. paperback. The cover shows a detail of Louis Pascal by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, in the Musée Toulouse-Lautrec, Albi (photo: Giraudon, Paris). FROM THE PUBLISHER-Written when Maupassant was at the height of his powers, but already under sentence of death from syphilis, Bel-Ami explores the extremes of splendour and squalor, life and death. Georges Duroy, 'Bel-Ami', is a provincial determined to succeed in the corrupt Paris of the Third Republic. At first naive, he soon begins to understand the truth behind the scenes — the sleaziness, manipulation and mediocrity which underlie the facade of elegant salons and tantalizing conversations — and learns that the exploitation of women and sex attains quicker results than mere talent and hard work. In this analysis of power and its corrupting influence, Maupassant captures the shifting nuances of the Parisian belle époque and depicts every scene and every character with wit, sensitivity and humanity. inventory #43793.

BRAND NEW BOOK! Shipped within 24-48 hours. Normal delivery time is 5-12

BRAND NEW BOOK! Shipped within 24-48 hours. Normal delivery time is 5-12 days. Please note some orders may be shipped from UK with same delivery timeframe, ***NO EXPEDITED ORDERS***