Bel-Ami

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