{"product_id":"2940157187033","title":"Bel Ami","description":"Bel Ami - Guy de Maupassant's classic tale of manipulation and ambition - is published here anew in a superbly presented edition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this story, we follow Georges Duroy as he rises in station from a lowly ranked officer to one of the most wealthy and respected figures in Parisian society. The crafty protagonist attains his success by manipulating a series of wealthy and influential mistresses, coming into contact with each via his new job as a journalist. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished in 1885, this novel sees Georges gradually attain influence via strategic marrying and infidelity. A notable turning point in the plot is when we see Georges sign his articles as 'Du Roy' - an aristocratic style of French name - rather than his actual surname which is simply 'Duroy'. Georges matures as a cunning social climber with a keen eye for the preferences and predilections of the French upper classes, deftly winging his way to a position of power. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince its original release, Bel Ami has received several adaptations for the silver screen, television and radio, and is today considered a classic of French fiction.","brand":"Pantianos Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47122854478064,"sku":"2940157187033","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940157187033_p0.jpg?v=1764092643","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940157187033","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}