Stendhal

Stendhal, born Henri-Marie Beyle in 1783, was a French writer renowned for his keen psychological insight and vibrant depictions of life in early 19th-century France. His experiences as a soldier, his travels through Italy, and his deep appreciation for art and culture greatly influenced his writing style. Stendhal is celebrated for his exploration of love, ambition, and the complexities of human emotions, often reflecting the societal changes of his time in works like "The Red and the Black" and "The Charterhouse of Parma." His unique blend of realism and romanticism has made him a pivotal figure in literary history.

Stendhal’s works invite readers into a world of intricate characters and rich narratives that capture the essence of the human experience. If you’re curious to delve into his thought-provoking stories and vivid imagery, we encourage you to explore his collection available in this app. Each book offers a glimpse into the mind of a master storyteller whose insights remain relevant and captivating to this day.

Le Rouge et le noir

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Julien Sorel, ambitieux fils de scieur, fait son entrée dans le monde de la bourgeoisie comme précepteur. Où son ambiti…

The Red and the Black, Volume I

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Stendhal - a German pen-name for a French writer who hated the English. Contemporary to some of the great names of French literature like Ba…

The Red and the Black, Volume II

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Stendhal - a German pen-name for a French writer who hated the English. Contemporary to some of the great names of French literature like Ba…

The Chartreuse of Parma (The Charterhouse of Parma)

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This book is more often called The Charterhouse of Parma in English, because "Charterhouse" is the English word for a Carthusian m…

The Red and the Black

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It is a brave author indeed who gives his hero as many flaws as Stendhal bestows upon young Julien Sorel, an ambitious young carpenter's son…

The Charterhouse of Parma

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In an astounding act of literary improvisation, Stendhal dictated this complex and innovative novel, combining political and psychological r…

Rojo y Negro

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Julián Sorel es un joven plebeyo de una gran inteligencia, tan grande como su ambición. Su tiempo es el de la Francia post-nap…