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The Red and the Black - A Psychological Masterpiece of Ambition and Desire - cover

The Red and the Black - A Psychological Masterpiece of Ambition and Desire

Stendhal, Zenith Horizon Publishing

Publisher: Zenith Horizon Publishing

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Summary

One man. Two worlds. A timeless tale of power, love, and betrayal.

Step into post-Napoleonic France with The Red and the Black, Stendhal's legendary exploration of ambition, hypocrisy, and romantic obsession. Follow Julien Sorel — a poor yet brilliant young man — as he climbs the rigid social ladder through cunning, seduction, and sheer determination.

In a world ruled by clergy and aristocrats, Julien navigates the tension between personal dreams and societal expectations. His journey is at once thrilling and tragic, told with sharp insight into the human psyche and the institutions that bind us.

💬 A favorite of literary giants like Nietzsche and Balzac, this novel defined 19th-century realism.

Whether you're drawn to political intrigue, passionate love, or psychological drama, this classic offers it all — in elegant, biting prose that still stirs readers today.
Available since: 06/18/2025.
Print length: 658 pages.

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