Dear Friend. Level 1 = Bel-Ami

"Dear Friend" — a novel by the French writer Guy de Maupassant, telling the story of an ambitious young man Georges Duroy. Using his attractiveness and connections, he swiftly rises through the social ladder of Parisian society. In pursuit of... success, Georges stops at nothing: he betrays friends, uses women, and forgets about morality. The work raises important questions about the price of success and the cruelty of high society. This adapted version retains the key plot lines and character traits, but the text is simplified for ease of understanding. The vocabulary and grammar used are suitable for those learning French: reading a classic work in its original form becomes accessible and engaging. The edition is recommended for readers with a French level of A2 and above.