《漂亮朋友》是真正代表作者思想、艺术最高水平的小说，具有直接针对性和很强的政治性。主人公杜洛阿原是乡镇穷酒店老板的儿他凭自己漂亮的外表诱惑女性，利用自己的阿谀之功，一步步地成为了政界和新闻界的重要人物。小说《漂亮朋友》塑造了一个不择手段的投机冒险家的形象，对于流氓式的乔治·杜洛瓦在短期内的迅速发迹，作出了辛辣的讽刺与抨击。小说深刻揭示出十九世纪末叶法兰西社会的政治、经济现象，无愧为十九世纪法国经典小说。（Bel Ami is a novel that can really represents the highest level of the writer's thoughts and writing. The novel is featured by direct target and strong politics. The hero Duroy is the son of a shabby pub in the rural area. With his handsome appearance, Duroy seduces ladies and learns how to flatter people. Relying on these, he gradually becomes a celebrity in the political and media community. The novel Bel Ami depicts an image of speculative adventurer who uses all possible tricks to realize his goal. The novel satirizes and criticizes the rapid and scampish rise of George Duroy. At the same time, it reveals the politics and economy in the French society at the end of the 19th century. Because of this, the novel is really the French classic work in the 19th century. ）