Bel-Ami Illustrated
Format: Paperback
ISBN13: 9781707554379
Paperback|9781707554379
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Overview
The novel is set in Paris in the upper-middle class environment of the leading journalists of the newspaper La Vie Fran�aise and their friends. It tells the story of Georges Duroy, who has spent three years in military service in Algeria. After working for six months as a clerk in Paris, an encounter with his former comrade, Forestier, enables him to start a career as a journalist. From a reporter of minor events and soft news, he gradually climbs his way up to chief editor. Duroy initially owes his success to Forestier's wife, Madeleine, who helps him write his first articles and, when he later starts writing lead articles, she adds an edge and poignancy to them. At the same time, she uses her connections among leading politicians to provide him with behind the scenes information which allows him to become actively involved in politics. Duroy is also introduced to many politicians in Madame Forestier's drawing-room. Duroy becomes the lover of Forestiers' friend Mme de Marelle, another influential woman. Duroy later tries to seduce Madeleine Forestier to get even with her husband, but she repulses Duroy's sexual advances and offers that they become true friends without ulterior motives.In a few months, Charles Forestier's health deteriorates and he travels to the south of France to regain it. Soon afterwards, Duroy receives a letter from Madeleine imploring him to join her and help her bear the last moments of her husband's life. When Forestier dies, Duroy asks Madeleine to marry him.
| ISBN-13 | 9781707554379 |
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| ISBN-10 | 1707554374 |
| Weight | 0.50 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 8.50 x 5.51 x 0.40 In |
| List Price | $8.99 |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Language | English |
| Pages | 190 pages |
| Publisher | |
| Published On | 2019-11-11 |
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