This edition had all images removed.
Title: Le rouge et le noir: chronique du XIXe siècle
Note: Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Tokuya Matsumoto <toqyam@os.rim.or.jp>
HTML version produced by Chuck Greif
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.)
Author: Stendhal, 1783-1842
EBook No.: 798
Published: Jan 1, 1997
Downloads: 1802
Language: French
Subject: Bildungsromans
Subject: France -- Fiction
Subject: Young men -- France -- Fiction
Subject: Ambition -- Fiction
Subject: Church and state -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Le rouge et le noir: chronique du XIXe siècle
Note: Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Tokuya Matsumoto <toqyam@os.rim.or.jp>
HTML version produced by Chuck Greif
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.)
Author: Stendhal, 1783-1842
EBook No.: 798
Published: Jan 1, 1997
Downloads: 1802
Language: French
Subject: Bildungsromans
Subject: France -- Fiction
Subject: Young men -- France -- Fiction
Subject: Ambition -- Fiction
Subject: Church and state -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.