Red and Black

Author: Stendhal
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: The story is based on a criminal case from the "Court Bulletin" of the author's hometown. The book tells the story of Julien Sorel, a representative of the French petty bourgeoisie, who relies on his own intelligence to try to climb into the upper class of France but ultimately fails and is executed. It genuinely reflects a side of France at that time, leaving readers unforgettable.