34 results for 'Stendhal'

Stendhal: A Critical Reception of His Novels This book provides an in-depth analysis of the critical reception of Stendhal's two most widely read novels, The Red and the Black and The Charterhouse of...

Stendhal Syndrome is a collection of poems, short stories, lists and rants that explore the intense emotional responses we have to beauty. J. M. Donellan's unique blend of words captures the...

Stendhal Fiction and the Themes of Freedom by Victor Brombert offers a profound analysis of the works of one of France's greatest authors. Through careful readings of Stendhal's fiction and...

The Simplon Road: Two Essays on Stendhal by Ann Pearson and Charles BoyleThis collection of essays explores the life and work of French novelist Stendhal, whose real name was Marie-Henri Beyle. The...

Stendhal: A Life of Ideas This biography explores the life and work of Francesco Manzini, author of influential novels such as The Red and the Black and The Charterhouse of Parma. Born during the...

Stendhal's Less-Loved Heroines challenges traditional views of his fiction by re-examining the lives and motivations of his female characters. This book argues that these women, often seen as...

Understanding French Literature: Analysis of Key Passages from Stendhal's Novel This analysis delves into key passages from Stendhal's novel "The Red and the Black", exploring its significance in...

The Red and the Black is a satirical portrayal of French society after Waterloo, where the pursuit of success can lead to devastating consequences. Julien Sorel's ambitious rise to prominence is...

Selected Journalism Edited and with an Introduction by Geoffrey Strickland By Stendhal This collection brings together a selection of articles written by Stendhal as a French correspondent for...

Love by Stendhal is a deeply personal exploration of human emotion, written as a result of the author's own experiences with unrequited love. In this translation, Gilbert and Suzanne Sale bring to...

The Roman Tales A collection of powerful stories by one of France's finest writers, revered by key literary figures. This brand new translation brings Stendhal's greatest Italian stories to the...

The Charterhouse of Parma is a captivating novel that explores the complexities of passion and courage in 19th-century Italy. Set against the backdrop of northern Italy's golden landscapes, the story...

The Red and the Black: Authoritative Text, Context and Backgrounds, CriticismThis influential novel is a scathing critique of French society in the early 19th century. Stendhal's protagonist, Julien...

The Charterhouse of Parma by Stendhal is a novel of extravagance and daring that blends intrigue with romance. Against the backdrop of war and politics, Fabrizio del Dongo's impetuous nature leads...

My Hero Academia Vigilante Illegals 2 is the precursor to the popular manga series MY HERO ACADEMIA. In this story, ordinary individuals take on heroic actions without official permission or...

John Armstrong explores the nature of love, tracing its development through the ideas of influential thinkers such as Plato, Tolstoy, Freud and Stendhal. A thought-provoking examination of how our...

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, "Rojo y Negro" is a tale of ambition and desire. Julien Sorel, driven by his conviction that education can elevate him in social standing, navigates...

This collection of French short stories in translation offers a diverse and exciting reading experience. Spanning centuries from the late eighteenth to the late twentieth, it brings together works by...

Rome Stories explores the city's enduring impact through the writing of various authors. From classical historians to modern writers, each contributor tests and unravels Rome's ageless paradoxes. The...

The Seventh Solitude: Metaphysical Homelessness in Kierkegaard, Dostoevsky, and Nietzsche by Ralph Harper. This book explores the philosophical ideas of three influential thinkers who were deeply...

This collection of essays explores the humanist tradition in European literature from the 19th century onwards. Georg Lukacs examines the works of writers such as Balzac, Tolstoy and Stendhal,...

The Red and the Black: A Chronicle of 1830 In this vivid portrayal of post-Napoleonic France, Julien Sorel's ambitions are upended by his quest for happiness. Stendhal's novel, subtitled `A Chronicle...

Set in 19th-century France, Rojo y negro is a novel that explores themes of love, ambition and social class.The story follows Julien Sorel, a young man from a humble background who becomes the tutor...

Claire d'Albe is a novel that explores the complexities of personal happiness and collective welfare in 19th-century France. Written by Sophie Cottin, this sentimental work of fiction was considered...

The Regime of the Brother After the Patriarchy by Juliet Flower MacCannell explores how modernity failed to achieve its promise of social equality. Drawing on the work of Lacan, Kristeva and Freud,...

Empathy and the Strangeness of Fiction Readings in French Realism by Maria C. Scott explores how narrative fiction engages our ability to understand others. Drawing on recent psychological findings,...

Florence's Renaissance comes alive in this anthology of stories and writings from some of its most celebrated chroniclers. From Dante's Inferno to Cellini's swashbuckling adventures, the city's...

The Battle Book 2/3 by Frederic Richaud Cinebook, 2021. 68 pages, paperback. The battle has been joined, and Massena holds onto Aspern with desperate determination. The French cavalry charges...

Set in 1960s China, Balzac y la joven costurera china tells the story of two Chinese adolescents sent to a remote village for "reeducation" under Mao Zedong's regime. Living in harsh conditions with...

The French Art of Not Trying Too Hard by Ollivier Pourriol explores the idea that success can be achieved without striving too hard. This philosophy is rooted in the French approach to life, which...

Balzac y la joven costurera china is a poignant tribute to the power of written words and the innate desire for freedom. In 1960s China, two young Chinese girls are sent to a remote village in the...

In the midst of Spain's brutal civil war, Lieutenant Lluís Ruscalleda seeks intrigue in the Aragonese front. Instead, he finds himself entangled with the enigmatic lady of Castel de Olivo, a widow...

The bildungsroman, a form of literary exploration, has long grappled with the idea of successful maturation and socialization. Despite its intention to portray characters' growth, many novels within...

William Hazlitt: The First Modern Man Romanticism marked the beginning of the modern age, and William Hazlitt was its most articulate voice. He possessed an unparalleled understanding of its key...