Red and Black

Author: [French] Stendhal [Stendhal]
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Publish Date: 2000-09-01
Features: The carpenter's son Julien works as a private tutor in the mayor's house and falls in love with the mayor's wife. When discovered, he is sent to a theological seminary. Later, he becomes the secretary of a marquis and seduces the marquis's daughter, forcing the marquis to agree to the marriage. However, the letter sent by the mayor's wife to the marquis ruins his plans. As a result, Julien seizes an opportunity to kill the mayor's wife, is arrested, and is sent to the guillotine.