Red and the Black
by Stendhal
- Published
- 2002
- Pages
- 608
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780140447644
- Reading Time
- ~10h 39min
Red and the Black is a book by Stendhal. In 2002. It has 608 pages.
About this book
Handsome, ambitious Julien Sorel is determined to rise above his humble provincial origins. Soon realizing that success can only be achieved by adopting the subtle code of hypocrisy by which society operates, he begins to achieve advancement through deceit and self-interest. His triumphant career takes him into the heart of glamorous Parisian society, along the way conquering the gentle, married Madame de Rênal, and the haughty Mathilde. But then Julien commits an unexpected, devastating crime - and brings about his own downfall. The Red and the Black is a lively, satirical portrayal of French society after Waterloo, riddled with corruption, greed, and ennui, and Julien - the cold exploiter whose Machiavellian campaign is undercut by his own emotions - is one of the most intriguing characters in European literature.
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How many pages is Red and the Black?+
Red and the Black has 608 pages.
When was Red and the Black published?+
Red and the Black was published in 2002.
What is Red and the Black about?+
Handsome, ambitious Julien Sorel is determined to rise above his humble provincial origins. Soon realizing that success can only be achieved by adopting the subtle code of hypocrisy by which society operates, he begins to achieve advancement through deceit and self-interest. His triumphant career ta...
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Red and the Black was written by Stendhal.