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Stendhal

Rise and fall of an ambitious young man

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Author: Stendhal

Narrator: Brian

Format: MP3

IBSN: 9780140447644

Language: English

Publish Date: 11/11/1969

Audiobook length: 31min

Contents

Chapter 1Overview
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Chapter 2The personal struggles of Julien Sorel
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Chapter 3Julien’s personality and how Stendhal shapes his character
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Chapter 4The novel’s reflections of society
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Chapter 5Summary & Review
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Who should listen The Red and the Black

"The Red and the Black" by Stendhal is an essential listen for anyone interested in classic literature, particularly those who appreciate psychological depth and social commentary. This audiobook appeals to fans of character-driven narratives that explore themes of ambition, love, and social class during post-Napoleonic France. Students of literature and history will benefit from its rich historical context, while general readers seeking a compelling tale of personal conflict and moral ambiguity will find the story of Julien Sorel both captivating and thought-provoking.

3 quotes from The Red and the Black

  • "He who has no confidence in himself can never gain the confidence of others."
  • "To be happy in this world, it is necessary to be a little bit of a monster."
  • "Love is like a fever which comes and goes independently of the will.

Author : Stendhal

Stendhal was a noted French writer of the nineteenth century, a critical realist. He had a late start to his literary career, publishing his first works when he was already in his thirties. However, the spiritual legacy he left in the wake of his literary achievements is significant. His oeuvre includes numerous essays, short stories, novels, novellas, non-fiction works, and travel books. He is known for his accurate psychological analysis of his characters and his concise style. Stendhal is widely regarded as one of the most important forerunners of literary realism. He is most often remembered nowadays for this work, The Red and the Black.