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Stendhal's the Red and the Black: Abridged for Modern Reading
Paperback
Classic FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781026010556
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 648
Weight: 1.97
Height: 1.30 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Red and the Black is a cornerstone of psychological realism and a biting satire of French society during the Bourbon Restoration. The narrative follows the ambitious Julien Sorel, a provincial youth of humble origins who seeks to rise through the ranks of an increasingly rigid social hierarchy. Torn between his admiration for the military glory of Napoleon (the red) and the practical advantages of a career in the Church (the black), Sorel uses his intellect and seductive charm to navigate the drawing rooms of the aristocracy.
As Sorel moves from the home of the mayor of Verrières to the prestigious salons of Paris, he becomes entangled in complex romantic liaisons with the devout Madame de RÃanal and the spirited Mathilde de la Mole. Marie-Henri Beyle, writing under the pseudonym Stendhal, masterfully explores themes of hypocrisy, passion, and the internal conflict between personal integrity and social advancement. By detailing Sorel's internal monologues and calculating motives, the work offers a profound examination of the human psyche and the political tensions of its era.
This classic work remains a vital exploration of the struggle for identity in a world defined by class and artifice, cementing its reputation as a pioneer of the modern novel.
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