The Red and the Black (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781721173617)

Handsome, ambitious Julien Sorel is determined to rise above his humble provincial origins. Soon realizing that success can only be achieved by adopting the subtle code of hypocrisy by which society operates, he begins to achieve advancement through deceit and self-interest. His triumphant career takes him into the heart of glamorous Parisian society, along the way conquering the gentle, married Madame de R nal, and the haughty Mathilde. But then Julien commits an unexpected, devastating crime - and brings about his own downfall. 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.

Author: Stendhal
ISBN-10: 1721173617
ISBN-13: 9781721173617
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 06/14/2018
Pages: 530
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.54lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.07d