Is The Charterhouse of Parma a true story?
Stendhal, who spent decades as a professional diplomat in northern Italy, gives a lively and interesting account of the court, though all of what he describes is entirely fictional, as Parma was ruled by Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma during the time of the novel.
Who wrote The Charterhouse of Parma?
StendhalThe Charterhouse of Parma / AuthorMarie-Henri Beyle, better known by his pen name Stendhal, was a 19th-century French writer. Best known for the novels Le Rouge et le Noir and La Chartreuse de Parme, he is highly regarded for the acute analysis of his characters’ psychology and considered one of the early and foremost practitioners of realism. Wikipedia
Who was Sanseverina?
Gina, the aunt of Fabrice del Dongo in La Chartreuse de Parme, becomes duchesse de Sanseverina through a cynically arranged marriage. Passionate and energetic, she is one of Stendhal’s greatest female characters.
Why is it called Charterhouse?
It is thought that as many as 10,000 plague victims are buried under the square. A small chapel was established for the victims and in 1371 the Charterhouse was established here as a Carthusian Monastery. The name ‘Charterhouse’ comes from an Anglicisation of the French ‘Chartreuse’.
Who lives in Charterhouse?
The Charterhouse provides an almshouse for between 40 and 50 single people, aged 60 or older, who are in financial and social need and are capable of living independently. Beneficiaries of the charity, the Brothers, pay a monthly maintenance contribution according to their means.
Who is the headmaster of Charterhouse school?
Alex Peterken
Charterhouse School
| Charterhouse | |
|---|---|
| Headmaster | Alex Peterken |
| Second master | Andrew Turner |
| Staff | ≈550 |
| Gender | Co-education |
Can you visit Charterhouse?
We are delighted to announce the Charterhouse is open for tours and free access to the Museum and Shop. Tours take place each day at 11:00am and 2:15pm Tuesdays to Saturdays. See the range of tours below, and to see the programme of tours available and to book your visit, please click here.