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The rise and fall of Julian Sorel, a peasant who skillfully navigates the elite Parisian aristocracy, drives this compelling narrative. His charm and ambition allow him to infiltrate high society, but his seductive nature ultimately leads to a tragic crime of passion. The story offers a deep exploration of ambition, social class, and the complexities of human desire, making Sorel a fascinating and multifaceted character in this literary classic.
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The Red and the Black, Stendhal
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- Released
- 2004
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Stendhal
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 736
- ISBN13
- 9780871401489
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Religious Topics, Classics, Love, School, 19th century, Adapted for Film, Hatred, French Revolution (1789-1799), Army, Classicism, Don Juan
- First published
- 1830
- Original title
- Le Rouge et le Noir
- Rating
- 3.9 out of 5
- Description
- The rise and fall of Julian Sorel, a peasant who skillfully navigates the elite Parisian aristocracy, drives this compelling narrative. His charm and ambition allow him to infiltrate high society, but his seductive nature ultimately leads to a tragic crime of passion. The story offers a deep exploration of ambition, social class, and the complexities of human desire, making Sorel a fascinating and multifaceted character in this literary classic.