Bel Ami

Bel Ami is a novel by French author Henri Rene Guy De Maupassant, first published in 1885. The story follows the rise of Georges Duroy, a former soldier who becomes a successful journalist in Paris. Duroy, who is nicknamed ""Bel Ami"" for his good looks and charm, uses his social skills to climb the ranks of Parisian society, seducing wealthy and influential women along the way. He begins by manipulating his way into a job at a newspaper, where he quickly rises through the ranks, thanks to his cunning and ambition. He then sets his sights on the wives and mistresses of the powerful men he meets, using his charm and sexual prowess to manipulate them into helping him achieve his goals. However, Duroy's success comes at a cost, as he becomes increasingly ruthless and morally bankrupt, betraying those who helped him along the way. The novel is a scathing critique of the corrupt and superficial society of late 19th-century Paris, and a cautionary tale about the dangers of ambition and greed.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.