Le rouge et le noir: chronique du XIXe siècle by Stendhal

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Author Stendhal, 1783-1842
Title Le rouge et le noir: chronique du XIXe siècle
Note Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Red_and_the_Black https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Rouge_et_le_Noir
Credits Produced by Tokuya Matsumoto <toqyam@os.rim.or.jp>
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Summary "Le Rouge et le Noir: chronique du XIXe siècle" by Stendhal is a novel written during the early 19th century. The story seems to explore the life of its main character, Julien Sorel, and the social dynamics of the small town of Verrières, where he navigates issues of class, ambition, and personal identity. The opening of the novel introduces the picturesque town of Verrières, highlighting its scenic beauty and the various industries that sustain it, including a noisy nail factory owned by the mayor, M. de Rênal. As the narrative unfolds, we are introduced to the mayor's character, depicted as self-satisfied and somewhat inept. The text hints at the tensions between different social strata and the relationships that will develop, particularly involving Julien—his aspirations and the complexity of his positioning within this provincial society. The stage is set for Julien's ambitions to rise above his humble beginnings, creating a backdrop filled with social commentary and personal conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
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. 798
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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