The Red and the Black by Stendhal

A Chronicle of the 19th Century

The novel is a detailed psychological portrait of Julien Sorel, a young man from a provincial background who aspires to rise above his humble beginnings. He uses his intelligence and hypocrisy to advance in the post-Napoleonic French society, which is deeply divided by class and political loyalties. The story is a critique of the society's materialism and hypocrisy as Julien's ambitions lead him to a tragic end. The title refers to the contrasting uniforms of the army and the church, the two routes available to him for upward mobility.

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Published
1830
Nationality
French
Length
Moderate
Pages
300-500
Original Language
French
Avg User Rating
(4.0)
Alternate Titles
- Czerwone I Czarne
- Der Rote und der Schwarze
- El Rojo y el Negro
- Il Rosso e il Nero
- Il rosso e il nero

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