Stendhal
The Red and the Black (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140447644
- author:
- Stendhal
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 607
- Dimensions:
- 12.95 x 2.79 x 19.81 centimetres
- Genre:
- 19th century fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
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 marked by deceit and self-interest, as he navigates the complexities of a corrupt and glamorous society.
Through Julien's story, Stendhal offers a lively and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, revealing the darker aspects of ambition and the consequences of one's actions. This Penguin Classics edition features a fine translation and additional resources, including a chronology, further reading, and an appendix on Stendhal's use of epigraphs.
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