The Red and the Black: A Chronicle of 1830 by Stendhal

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Author Stendhal, 1783-1842
Translator Samuel, Horace Barnett, 1883-1950
Uniform Title Le rouge et le noir. English
Title The Red and the Black: A Chronicle of 1830
Credits Maria Notarangelo and Marc D’Hooghe
Summary "The Red and the Black: A Chronicle of 1830" by Stendhal is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story centers around a young man named Julien Sorel, who is filled with ambitions that clash with the societal norms of his time. The narrative explores themes of class struggle, personal aspiration, and the complexities of human emotions against the backdrop of a post-Napoleonic France. The opening of the novel establishes the quaint town of Verrières, where local life is shaped by trade, particularly the manufacture of painted tiles and nails. Here, we meet M. de Rênal, the mayor, whose wealth and status come from his successful business endeavors. As he and his wife, Madame de Rênal, prepare for the arrival of their new tutor, Julien Sorel, the tensions of ambition and social class begin to emerge. Julien is introduced as a complex character, coming from humble beginnings and demonstrating both sensitivity and fierce ambition, as he navigates his precarious position in the household and contemplates his aspirations for social mobility. This opening lays the groundwork for the intricate social dynamics that will unfold as Julien attempts to assert his identity against the constraints of his origins. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Bildungsromans
Subject France -- Fiction
Subject Young men -- France -- Fiction
Subject Ambition -- Fiction
Subject Church and state -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 44747
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 26, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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