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The Red and the Black: A Chronicle of 1830

by Stendhal

It follows Julien Sorel, an ambitious young man from humble origins who attempts to climb France's rigid social hierarchy through talent, cunning, and deception.

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About this book

"The Red and the Black: A Chronicle of 1830" by Stendhal is a psychological novel published in 1830. It follows Julien Sorel, an ambitious young man from humble origins who attempts to climb France's rigid social hierarchy through talent, cunning, and deception. Navigating between church and aristocracy during the Bourbon Restoration, Julien engages in dangerous love affairs and political intrigue while confronting the hypocrisy of French society. This chronicle satirizes the materialism of the era, tracing how passion and ambition collide with class barriers in a world hostile to merit.

Details

Format
EPUB
Language
English
Length
646 pages
Published
1 January 1830
Publisher
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN
9781539683650