Red and Black

Author: Stendhal
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Publish Date: 2003-05-01
Features: World Youth Literature Selection. Compiled according to the new curriculum standards for primary and secondary schools, it is an authoritative reading book for students and is the best-selling juvenile edition of classic works in the Chinese-speaking regions worldwide. Born into humble circumstances, Julien rises to the upper class through his own talent, but deep down, he is filled with contempt and hatred for this class. A letter from a woman destroys his cherished prospects, and in a fit of anger, he shoots the woman. This book depicts the tragedy of a commoner, Julien, whose personal ambitions grow until they ultimately collapse. With profound and delicate prose, it vividly portrays the inner world of the protagonist, extensively employing monologues and free association to explore Julien's deep subconscious. It powerfully brings to life the inner world of the characters.