The Red and the Black: Collection of Translations by Guo Hong'an

Author: Stendhal
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: The protagonist, Julien, a son of a carpenter, seeks to rise in the world by constantly showing off and taking various false, deceitful, and insincere actions. However, Julien is fundamentally good, and in moments of intimacy, pain, and emotional turmoil, he reveals genuine feelings. He sincerely loved Madame de Rênal and also sincerely loved Mademoiselle de la Mole. But when his ideals are shattered, he makes an unexpected choice.

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