The Red And The Black
Author: Stendhal
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heron Books
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Pages: Good
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This classic of French literature, The Red And The Black, chronicles the ambitious rise and tragic fall of Julien Sorel, a young man navigating the rigid social hierarchies of post-Napoleonic France. Stendhal masterfully portrays Sorel's cunning intellect and passionate nature as he attempts to ascend through both the church and aristocratic society. The novel presents a biting social commentary on hypocrisy, class struggle, and the pursuit of power, all while maintaining a deeply psychological examination of its protagonist. Its narrative illustrates the profound impact of societal expectations and personal desires on one's destiny, offering a timeless and incisive look into the human condition.
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$1.59The Red And The Black
Author: Stendhal
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heron Books
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This classic of French literature, The Red And The Black, chronicles the ambitious rise and tragic fall of Julien Sorel, a young man navigating the rigid social hierarchies of post-Napoleonic France. Stendhal masterfully portrays Sorel's cunning intellect and passionate nature as he attempts to ascend through both the church and aristocratic society. The novel presents a biting social commentary on hypocrisy, class struggle, and the pursuit of power, all while maintaining a deeply psychological examination of its protagonist. Its narrative illustrates the profound impact of societal expectations and personal desires on one's destiny, offering a timeless and incisive look into the human condition.
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Author: Stendhal
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heron Books
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This classic of French literature, The Red And The Black, chronicles the ambitious rise and tragic fall of Julien Sorel, a young man navigating the rigid social hierarchies of post-Napoleonic France. Stendhal masterfully portrays Sorel's cunning intellect and passionate nature as he attempts to ascend through both the church and aristocratic society. The novel presents a biting social commentary on hypocrisy, class struggle, and the pursuit of power, all while maintaining a deeply psychological examination of its protagonist. Its narrative illustrates the profound impact of societal expectations and personal desires on one's destiny, offering a timeless and incisive look into the human condition.
