Bel-Ami; or, The Story of a Rogue: A Novel by Guy de Maupassant is a beautifully written work of literature that tells the story of an ambitious young journalist, George Dury. The hero quickly dissolves into the world of Parisian journalism, using his charm and cunning to achieve success. Talented in a circle of reliable acquaintances, Dury does not stop at any moral obstacles on the way to the top of social success. The reader will get acquainted with intrigues, betrayal, stormy relationships and unexpected plot twists. "Bel-Ami" is a work that reflects the complexity of human nature in a new way and frankly shows the essence of moral principles in social life.