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Stendhal

    January 23, 1783 – March 23, 1842

    Stendhal, born Henri-Marie Beyle, was a 19th-century French writer celebrated for his keen psychological analyses of his characters. He stands as a pivotal figure in the development of literary realism, offering readers profound insights into the human condition. His approach delves deeply into the motivations and inner lives of his protagonists. Stendhal's distinctive voice captures the complexities of desire and societal pressures with sharp wit and perceptive observation.

    Stendhal
    Lamiel
    The Life of Henry Brulard
    Letters to Pauline
    The Roman Tales
    The Life of Haydn, in a Series of Letters Written at Vienna
    Rome, Naples and Florence