Red and Green (The Collected Works of Stendhal)

Author: [French] Stendhal, translated by Hao Yun, Zhou Kexi
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Publishing Date: 2003-10-01
Features: The protagonist of The Red and the Green, Mina, is the only daughter of a banker, Wanghan, who inherits a huge fortune after her father's sudden death and becomes the target of many young men. This beautiful and wealthy girl from K?nigsberg once helplessly wished to become a bankrupt to escape her predicament. After her plan failed, she fled to Paris but soon fell into new frustrations. The novel praises the pure and noble heart of the female protagonist while condemning the ugly souls of materialists. This book is a collection of short and medium-length stories, including fifteen works, some of which are little-known and unfinished, some that have not been revised and need polishing, and some that are mere fragments. Following the main text, there are research materials by French scholars on each story, which will be beneficial for experts and readers to gain a comprehensive understanding of Stendhal's works.