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  1. Le Rouge et le Noir (French pronunciation: [lə ʁuʒ e l(ə) nwaʁ]; meaning The Red and the Black) is a historical psychological novel in two volumes by Stendhal, published in 1830. It chronicles the attempts of a provincial young man to rise socially beyond his modest upbringing through a combination of talent, hard work ...

  2. 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.

  3. The Red and the Black, novel by Stendhal, published in French in 1830 as Le Rouge et le noir. The novel, set in France during the Second Restoration (1815–30), is a powerful character study of Julien Sorel, an ambitious young man who uses seduction as a tool for advancement.

  4. Aug 19, 2017 · The Red and the Black is one of the most important pieces of French literature, and perhaps of European culture in general. The book portrays post-reformation France in a lively, intelligent and daring fashion; its intention is to expose the hypocrisy of society.

  5. Jan 24, 2014 · The Red and the Black: A Chronicle of 1830 by Stendhal. Read now or download (free!) Similar Books. Readers also downloaded… About this eBook. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by volunteers.

  6. A short summary of Stendhal's The Red and the Black. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of The Red and the Black.

  7. The Red and the Black, published in 1830 by French author Stendhal, is a novel that follows the rise and fall of its protagonist, Julien Sorel, as he navigates the social and political landscape of early 19th-century France.