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100 1 _aMaupassant, Guy de,
_d1850-1893
245 1 0 _aBel Ami; Or, The History of a Scoundrel: A Novel
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2003-02-01
508 _aProduced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines.
520 _a"Bel Ami; Or, The History of a Scoundrel: A Novel" by Guy de Maupassant is a literary work written in the late 19th century. The novel centers on Georges Duroy, a young man who struggles with poverty and seeks to improve his social standing in Paris through cunning, manipulation, and seduction. As the story unfolds, Duroy's journey from a lackluster life to one of influence and wealth reveals the themes of ambition, moral ambiguity, and the darker sides of human nature. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Georges Duroy, who is depicted grappling with the reality of his financial struggles as he roams the streets of Paris. His chance encounter with his former comrade, Charles Forestier, sparks a conversation about journalism and the potential for a better life. Forestier encourages Duroy to pursue a career in writing, believing he has the charm and wit necessary to succeed. Throughout these opening chapters, Duroy's character is established as both ambitious and opportunistic, setting the stage for his eventual intrigues and escapades as he navigates the complex world of Parisian society. The blend of personal reflection and social commentary hints at Duroy's evolving relationships and potential moral dilemmas that will arise as he pursues his ambitions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aConduct of life -- Fiction
653 _aSocial classes -- Fiction
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
653 _aJournalists -- Fiction
653 _aSeduction -- Fiction
653 _aParis (France) -- History -- 1870-1940 -- Fiction
653 _aFrance -- Politics and government -- 1870-1940 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3733
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