The Charterhouse of Parma

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.

Author: Stendhal
Publisher: Modern Library
Published: 09/12/2000
Pages: 560
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 8.03h x 5.25w x 1.23d
ISBN: 9780679783183

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 12
Point Value: 41
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 45278 / Charterhouse of Parma


Review Citation(s):
New York Times 11/05/2000 pg. 36
New York Times 12/03/2000 pg. 108

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