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The Red and the Black: A Chronicle of the Nineteenth Century
Stendhal
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Description for The Red and the Black: A Chronicle of the Nineteenth Century
Paperback. Editor(s): Slater, Catherine. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 592 pages. BIC Classification: FC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 29. Weight in Grams: 396.
In this vigorous and fast-moving novel of post-Napoleonic France, Julien Sorel's plans to reach the higher echelons of society through the priesthood are defelected by his realization that the attainment of happiness is of greater consequence than the pursuit of ambition. Subtitled `A Chronicle of 1830', Stendhal's depiction of a nation of smug hypocrites scandalized contemporary readers, who recognized themselves or their peers and felt uncomfortable with the energy, imagination, and sincerity of a hero so patently inspired by their lately deposed Emperor. Julien's restless energy is fully captured in this specially commissioned translation ... Read more
In this vigorous and fast-moving novel of post-Napoleonic France, Julien Sorel's plans to reach the higher echelons of society through the priesthood are defelected by his realization that the attainment of happiness is of greater consequence than the pursuit of ambition. Subtitled `A Chronicle of 1830', Stendhal's depiction of a nation of smug hypocrites scandalized contemporary readers, who recognized themselves or their peers and felt uncomfortable with the energy, imagination, and sincerity of a hero so patently inspired by their lately deposed Emperor. Julien's restless energy is fully captured in this specially commissioned translation ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Number of pages
592
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Series
Oxford World's Classics
Condition
New
Number of Pages
592
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780199539253
SKU
V9780199539253
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