The Charterhouse of Parma (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Historical NovelBy Stendhal
Length22h 46m
About this audiobook
The Charterhouse of Parma (1839) is Stendhal's swift, ironic, and psychologically acute novel of ambition, love, and political disillusion in post-Napoleonic Italy. Centered on Fabrice del Dongo, his passionate aunt Gina, and the astute Count Mosca, the book moves from the mythic excitement of Waterloo to the intrigues of the Parmesan court. Its style is famously rapid and lucid, combining romantic ardor with realist observation, and it occupies a crucial place between the historical novel of Walter Scott and the great psychological fiction of the nineteenth century. Stendhal, born Marie-Henri Beyle in 1783, was deeply shaped by the Napoleonic era, Italian culture, and his own lifelong fascination with desire, self-fashioning, and power. His administrative and military experiences under Napoleon, along with his years in Milan and his love of Italian music, politics, and manners, informed the novel's atmosphere of theatricality, danger, and emotional intensity. This is an essential work for readers interested in European realism, political fiction, and the anatomy of passion. Its brilliance lies in making history feel intimate, and private longing inseparable from public ambition.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, Historical Fiction
Length22 hrs 46 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 9, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
20CHAPTER XIV
2Introduction
21CHAPTER XV
3Synopsis
22CHAPTER XVI
4Historical Context
23CHAPTER XVII
5Author Biography
24CHAPTER XVIII
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6AUTHOR’S INTRODUCTION
25CHAPTER XIX
7CHAPTER I MILAN IN 1796
26CHAPTER XX
8CHAPTER II
27CHAPTER XXI
9CHAPTER III
28CHAPTER XXII
10CHAPTER IV
29CHAPTER XXIII
11CHAPTER V
30CHAPTER XXIV
12CHAPTER VI
31CHAPTER XXV
13CHAPTER VII
32CHAPTER XXVI
14CHAPTER VIII
33CHAPTER XXVII
15CHAPTER IX
34CHAPTER XXVIII
16CHAPTER X
35Analysis
17CHAPTER XI
36Reflection
18CHAPTER XII
37Memorable Quotes
19CHAPTER XIII
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