Bel-Ami (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket)

<p><strong>Georges Duroy grew up a peasant but now has the opportunity to rise to the upper-middle class. </strong>After spending three years in the military Duroy starts a career as a journalist making connections with politicians who provide him with confidential information for his articles. By seducing and manipulating a series of powerful intelligent and wealthy women Duroy is able to become one of the most powerful men in France.</p><p><em>Bel-Ami</em> is a satire on those who let nothing stand in the way of their ambitions. It is based on Maupassant's observations of cynical businessmen and journalists in Paris. <em>Bel-Ami</em> is Guy de Maupassant's second novel. It was originally published in 1885 with the English version coming out in 1903. It has since been adapted for film television and theatre.</p><p class=ql-align-justify>This case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket.</p><p><br></p>