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Red and the Black, Volume II

Red and the Black, Volume II

By: Stendhal
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Stendhal, a pen name for a French writer often at odds with English sensibilities, stands alongside literary giants like Balzac and Flaubert. Frequently defying genre classification, he is seen by some as a Romantic and by others as a Modernist, with *Le Rouge et Le Noir* hailed as the first modern novel. One thing is certain this literary masterpiece chronicles the journey of Julien Sorel, a young theology student who is intelligent, handsome, and fiercely ambitious, determined to transcend his humble peasant roots. Stendhal skillfully weaves a satirical narrative filled with passion, intrigue, unexpected twists, and a keen critique of societal hypocrisy. (Summary by sailormoon)Copyright Fiction Classics Art Literary History & Criticism Science Social Sciences
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  • 045 - Chapter 75

    045 - Chapter 75
    Mar 4 2026
    Stendhal, a pen name for a French writer often at odds with English sensibilities, stands alongside literary giants like Balzac and Flaubert. Frequently defying genre classification, he is seen by some as a Romantic and by others as a Modernist, with *Le Rouge et Le Noir* hailed as the first modern novel. One thing is certain this literary masterpiece chronicles the journey of Julien Sorel, a young theology student who is intelligent, handsome, and fiercely ambitious, determined to transcend his humble peasant roots. Stendhal skillfully weaves a satirical narrative filled with passion, intrigue, unexpected twists, and a keen critique of societal hypocrisy. (Summary by sailormoon)
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    20 mins
  • 044 - Chapter 74

    044 - Chapter 74
    Mar 3 2026
    Stendhal, a pen name for a French writer often at odds with English sensibilities, stands alongside literary giants like Balzac and Flaubert. Frequently defying genre classification, he is seen by some as a Romantic and by others as a Modernist, with *Le Rouge et Le Noir* hailed as the first modern novel. One thing is certain this literary masterpiece chronicles the journey of Julien Sorel, a young theology student who is intelligent, handsome, and fiercely ambitious, determined to transcend his humble peasant roots. Stendhal skillfully weaves a satirical narrative filled with passion, intrigue, unexpected twists, and a keen critique of societal hypocrisy. (Summary by sailormoon)
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    21 mins
  • 043 - Chapter 73

    043 - Chapter 73
    Mar 2 2026
    Stendhal, a pen name for a French writer often at odds with English sensibilities, stands alongside literary giants like Balzac and Flaubert. Frequently defying genre classification, he is seen by some as a Romantic and by others as a Modernist, with *Le Rouge et Le Noir* hailed as the first modern novel. One thing is certain this literary masterpiece chronicles the journey of Julien Sorel, a young theology student who is intelligent, handsome, and fiercely ambitious, determined to transcend his humble peasant roots. Stendhal skillfully weaves a satirical narrative filled with passion, intrigue, unexpected twists, and a keen critique of societal hypocrisy. (Summary by sailormoon)
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    15 mins
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