Bel Ami (a Ladies' Man) the Works of Guy de Maupassant


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Bel Ami (a Ladies' Man)


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Bel Ami (A Ladies' Man) by Guy de Maupassant




Bel-Ami


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Immerse yourself in the tale of ambition and seduction with "Bel-Ami" by Guy de Maupassant. Join Guy de Maupassant as he masterfully weaves a captivating story of ambition, manipulation, and desire in this classic novel. As Maupassant delves into the world of journalism and high society in late 19th-century Paris, immerse yourself in the intrigue and scandal that surrounds the charismatic protagonist, Georges Duroy. Follow Duroy's relentless pursuit of power and status as he navigates the cutthroat world of politics and romance. But amidst the glitz and glamour, a darker truth emerges: the corrupting influence of ambition and the consequences of unchecked desire. Prepare to be enthralled by Maupassant's incisive commentary on human nature and society's obsession with success. Hook: Will Georges Duroy's insatiable ambition lead to his downfall, or will he emerge victorious in his quest for power? Experience the drama and intrigue of "Bel-Ami" as you journey through its pages. With each twist and turn of the plot, you'll find yourself drawn deeper into Duroy's world, where ambition and seduction reign supreme. Join Guy de Maupassant in exploring the dark side of ambition in "Bel-Ami." Will you be captivated by Duroy's Machiavellian tactics, or will you recoil at the moral compromises he makes along the way? Discover the timeless allure of "Bel-Ami" in this gripping novel. Whether you're a fan of classic literature or simply intrigued by tales of ambition and intrigue, Maupassant's masterpiece is sure to leave a lasting impression. Are you ready to uncover the secrets of power and seduction in 19th-century Paris? Order your copy of "Bel-Ami by Guy de Maupassant" today and lose yourself in a world of ambition and desire. Experience the allure of ambition. Purchase your copy now.




Bel Ami


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Bel Ami was the second published novel by French writer Guy de Maupassant. The novel's hero, journalist Georges Duroy, rises from his humble beginnings to become one of the most powerful men in Paris. He works his way to the top by carefully choosing and manipulating powerful and wealthy mistresses.




Bel-ami


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Bel Ami


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POVERTY After changing his five-franc piece Georges Duroy left the restaurant. He twisted his mustache in military style and cast a rapid, sweeping glance upon the diners, among whom were three saleswomen, an untidy music-teacher of uncertain age, and two women with their husbands. When he reached the sidewalk, he paused to consider what route he should take. It was the twenty-eighth of June and he had only three francs in his pocket to last him the remainder of the month. That meant two dinners and no lunches, or two lunches and no dinners, according to choice. As he pondered upon this unpleasant state of affairs, he sauntered down Rue Notre Dame de Lorette, preserving his military air and carriage, and rudely jostled the people upon the streets in order to clear a path for himself. He appeared to be hostile to the passers-by, and even to the houses, the entire city. Tall, well-built, fair, with blue eyes, a curled mustache, hair naturally wavy and parted in the middle, he recalled the hero of the popular romances. It was one of those sultry, Parisian evenings when not a breath of air is stirring; the sewers exhaled poisonous gases and the restaurants the disagreeable odors of cooking and of kindred smells. Porters in their shirt-sleeves, astride their chairs, smoked their pipes at the carriage gates, and pedestrians strolled leisurely along, hats in hand.




Bel-Ami Illustrated


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Bel-Ami is the second novel by French author Guy de Maupassant, published in 1885; an English translation titled Bel Ami, or, The History of a Scoundrel: A Novel first appeared in 1903.




Bel Ami


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Bel-Ami is the story of a ruthlessly ambitious young man (Georges Duroy, christened "Bel-Ami" by his female admirers) making it to the top in fin-de-sihcle Paris. It is a novel about money, sex, and power, set against the background of the politics of the French colonization of North Africa. It explores the dynamics of an urban society uncomfortably close to our own and is a devastating satire of the sleaziness of contemporary journalism. Bel-Ami enjoys the status of an authentic record of the apotheosis of bourgeois capitalism under the Third Republic. But the creative tension between its analysis of modern behavior and its identifiably late nineteenth-century fabric is one of the reasons why Bel-Ami remains one of the finest French novels of its time, as well as being recognized as Maupassant's greatest achievement as a novelist. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.




Bel Ami


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