Book Cover of Bel Ami: Or the History of a Scoundrel

Bel Ami: Or the History of a Scoundrel

by Guy de Maupassant

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. The story chronicles journalist Georges Duroy's corrupt rise to power from a poor former cavalry NCO in France's African colonies, to one of the most successful men in Paris, most of which he achieves by manipulating a series of powerful, intelligent, and wealthy women.

Book Details

Language

English

Original Language

French

Published In

1885

Authors

Guy de Maupassant image

Guy de Maupassant

French Republic

Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant was a 19th-century French author, remembered as a master of the short story form, and as a representative of the Naturalist school, who depicted human lives...

Books by Guy de Maupassant

Listen/Download Audiobook

Read by:
00:00
Playback Speed 1.0
00:00
  • Select Speed

Related books

Shorty McCabe Cover image

Shorty McCabe by Sewell Ford

In the heart of New York City, where the city's pulse beats loudest, Shorty McCabe is a man of many talents, but his knack for getting into trouble mi...

Lost Illusions: Two Poets Cover image

Lost Illusions: Two Poets by Honoré de Balzac

In the captivating world of Honoré de Balzac's Lost Illusions: Two Poets, we are introduced to the contrasting lives of two aspiring poets, Lucien Cha...

The Man Without a Conscience Cover image

The Man Without a Conscience by Nicholas Carter

In this story, Nick has been contacted by his old friend, Chief Weston, of the Boston Police Department. When he arrives, he is shown a photograph, d...

It Is Never Too Late to Mend Cover image

It Is Never Too Late to Mend by Charles Reade

This is a gripping novel that delves into the themes of redemption and justice. Written by the renowned English author in 1856, this compelling work s...

Cecilia: Memoirs of an Heiress Cover image

Cecilia: Memoirs of an Heiress by Fanny Burney

The plot of Cecilia revolves around the heroine, Cecilia Beverley, whose inheritance from her uncle comes with the stipulation that she find a husband...

Bauernspiegel Cover image

Bauernspiegel by Jeremias Gotthelf

Der Bauernspiegel, geschrieben von Jeremias Gotthelf, ist ein realistischer Roman, der das Leben im Berner Emmental im frühen 19. Jahrhundert schilder...

Best Russian Short Stories Cover image

Best Russian Short Stories by Various

This anthology presents a selection of Russian short stories from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Compiled by Thomas Seltzer, it features works by...

toten Seelen Cover image

toten Seelen by Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol

„Dead Souls“ ist ein satirischer Roman des russischen Autors Nikolai Gogol, der die korrupte und dysfunktionale russische Gesellschaft des 19. Jahrhun...

Maiwa's Revenge; Or, The War of the Little Hand Cover image

Maiwa's Revenge; Or, The War of the Little Hand by H. Rider Haggard

It tells the story of a young Englishman named Frank Muller, who travels to Africa to seek his fortune but finds himself caught up in a dangerous conf...

Là-bas Cover image

Là-bas by Joris-Karl Huysmans

Là-Bas, meaning 'Down There,' is a 1896 novel by Joris-Karl Huysmans, delving into the dark underbelly of late 19th-century Paris. The protagonist, Je...

Reviews for Bel Ami: Or the History of a Scoundrel

No reviews posted or approved, yet...