The Charterhouse of Parma

This epic novel, set in Parma, Italy, during the early 1800's, is about a young aristocrat named Fabrice del Dongo and his attempts to find his place in life. A classic of French literature, written in seven manic weeks, it was revered by Proust, envied by Gide, and deemed perfection by Balzac. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.