Stendhal 
Die Kartause von Parma 
Napoleons letzte Schlacht bei Waterloo: Italienische Geschichte (Historischer Roman)

In Stendhal’s masterpiece ‘The Charterhouse of Parma’, readers are swept into the turbulent political landscape of post-Napoleonic Italy. The novel follows the life of Fabrizio del Dongo, a young nobleman entangled in love affairs, political intrigue, and the quest for personal freedom. Stendhal’s writing style is marked by its psychological depth, sharp wit, and keen observations of human behavior. ‘The Charterhouse of Parma’ stands out as a seminal work of 19th-century literature, influencing generations of writers with its innovative narrative techniques and bold exploration of societal norms and personal motivations.