Le rouge et le noir: chronique du XIXe siècle by Stendhal
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| Author | Stendhal, 1783-1842 |
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| Title | Le rouge et le noir: chronique du XIXe siècle |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Le Rouge et le Noir: chronique du XIXe siècle" by Stendhal is a novel written during the early 19th century. The story seems to explore the life of its main character, Julien Sorel, and the social dynamics of the small town of Verrières, where he navigates issues of class, ambition, and personal identity. The opening of the novel introduces the picturesque town of Verrières, highlighting its scenic beauty and the various industries that sustain it, including a noisy nail factory owned by the mayor, M. de Rênal. As the narrative unfolds, we are introduced to the mayor's character, depicted as self-satisfied and somewhat inept. The text hints at the tensions between different social strata and the relationships that will develop, particularly involving Julien—his aspirations and the complexity of his positioning within this provincial society. The stage is set for Julien's ambitions to rise above his humble beginnings, creating a backdrop filled with social commentary and personal conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Bildungsromans |
| Subject | France -- Fiction |
| Subject | Young men -- France -- Fiction |
| Subject | Ambition -- Fiction |
| Subject | Church and state -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 798 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 1997 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1861 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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