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  1. The Red and the Black. Le Rouge et le Noir ( French pronunciation: [lə ʁuʒ e l (ə) nwaʁ]; meaning The Red and the Black) is a historical psychological novel in two volumes by Stendhal, published in 1830. [1] It chronicles the attempts of a provincial young man to rise socially beyond his modest upbringing through a combination of talent ...

    • Stendhal
    • 2 vols.
    • 1830
    • November 1830
  2. The Red and the Black is a lively, satirical portrayal of French society after Waterloo, riddled with corruption, greed, and ennui, and Julien - the cold exploiter whose Machiavellian campaign is undercut by his own emotions - is one of the most intriguing characters in European literature. Roger Gard's fine translation remains faithful to the ...

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  3. The Red and the Black, novel by Stendhal, published in French in 1830 as Le Rouge et le noir. The novel, set in France during the Second Restoration (1815–30), is a powerful character study of Julien Sorel, an ambitious young man who uses seduction as a tool for advancement.

    • Stendhal
    • 1830
  4. SummaryThe Red and the Black Full Book Summary. Previous Next. M. de Rênal, the mayor of the provincial town Verrières, hires Julien Sorel to be his children's tutor. Julien is only a carpenter's son, but dreams of following in the footsteps of his hero, Napoleon. However, in Julien's time, men gain power in the Church and not in the army.

  5. Learn about Stendhal's novel The Red and the Black, a Bildungsroman that follows the rise and fall of Julien Sorel in 19th-century France. Find plot summary, character list, essay topics, and more in this comprehensive study guide.

  6. A study guide for Stendhal's novel The Red and the Black, a historical romance that combines romanticism and political satire. Learn about the themes, characters, and style of this classic work that depicts the Restoration era and the French Revolution.

  7. Jan 24, 2014 · A classic French novel by Stendhal, published in 1830, about the ambitions and struggles of a young man in the church and the aristocracy. Download or read online for free from Project Gutenberg, a public domain library of eBooks.

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