Bel-Ami

The novel "Bel-Ami" by the French writer Guy de Maupassant tells the story of Georges Duroy — a determined young man who, using his charm and useful connections, quickly rises up the social ladder in the high society of Paris. For the sake of his career, he is ready to do anything: he manipulates women, betrays his close ones, and compromises his moral principles. This story raises sharp themes, revealing what lies behind the external shine of success and how ruthless society can be. The text of the book is presented in French without abbreviation and adaptation.