Bel-Ami (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Guy de Maupassant
- First Published: 1885
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Naturalism
- Time of Work: c. 1885
- Setting: Paris and Cannes, France
- Genres: Long fiction, Naturalistic literature
- Subjects: France or French people, Nineteenth century, Paris, Adultery, Greed, Ambition, Newspapers, Reporting or reporters
- Locales: Paris, France, Cannes, France, Normandy, France
Characters Discussed
Georges Duroy (zhohrzh dew- RWAH), also called Bel-Ami (behl- ah-MEE), an ambitious young reporter and M. Walter’s employee. A complete rascal, he later assumes the more aristocratic name of Georges du Roy de Cantel (dew rway duh kawn-TEHL), and he shrewdly manipulates his acquaintances as he continues to rise in prominent social circles. With the help of Madeleine Forestier, whom he marries after her husband’s death, he receives an editorial position. Luckily for him, most women find the dashing ex-army officer irresistible; even the somewhat aloof...
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