{"product_id":"the-charterhouse-of-parma-9780140449662","title":"The Charterhouse of Parma","description":"Headstrong and na?ve, the young Italian aristocrat Fabrizio del Dongo is determined to defy the wrath of his right-wing father and go to war to fight for Napoleon. He stumbles on the Battle of Waterloo, ill-prepared, yet filled with enthusiasm for war and glory. Finally heeding advice, Fabrizio sneaks back to Milan, only to become embroiled in a series of amorous exploits, fuelled by his impetuous nature and the political chicanery of his aunt Gina and her wily lover. Judged by Balzac to be the most important French novel of its time, \u003ci\u003eThe Charterhouse of Parma\u003c\/i\u003e is a compelling novel of extravagance and daring, blending the intrigues of the Italian court with the romance and excitement of youth. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHenri Marie Beyle \u003c\/b\u003e(1783-1842) had a post in the Ministry of War and followed Napoleon's campaigns before retiring to Italy. Here, as \"Stendhal,\" he began writing on art, music and travel. He later wrote novels, literary criticism, and various biographical and autobiographical works. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e John Sturrock\u003c\/b\u003e is Consulting Editor for the \u003ci\u003eLondon Review of Books\u003c\/i\u003e, a literary critic, travel writer, and translator. His translations for Penguin include novels by Stendhal and Hugo, one volume of the new Proust translation, \u003ci\u003eSodom and Gomorrah\u003c\/i\u003e, and most recently (with Jeremy Harding) a volume of Rimbaud's poems and letters.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Penguin Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50409650192658,"sku":"9780140449662","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c07b3376-e06f-48ed-aec0-e57f20eb74d2.jpg?v=1748514957","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-charterhouse-of-parma-9780140449662","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}