Bel Ami

Bel Ami is a novel written by French author Henri Rene Guy De Maupassant. The book was first published in 1885 and is set in Paris during the 19th century. The story follows the life of Georges Duroy, a young man from a humble background who moves to Paris to seek his fortune. Duroy is a charming and ambitious individual who is determined to climb the social ladder and become wealthy and powerful. He uses his good looks and charm to seduce wealthy women and gain their favor. He rises to the top of French society, becoming a journalist, a politician, and a successful businessman. Along the way, he manipulates and exploits those around him, including his mistresses, his colleagues, and even his friends. The novel explores themes of power, ambition, and corruption, and offers a scathing critique of French society during the Belle Epoque. Bel Ami is considered one of De Maupassant's greatest works and is widely regarded as a classic of French literature.Why did his heart palpitate so wildly at the slightest sound? He began to reason philosophically on the possibility of being afraid. No, certainly he was not, since he was ready to fight. Still he felt so deeply moved that he wondered if one could be afraid in spite of oneself. What would happen if that state of things should exist? If he should tremble or lose his presence of mind?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.