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The Red and the Black by Stendhal, which ells the tale of Julien Sorel, a young seminarian sent to tutor the children of a bourgeoisie family in a small village. He is caught up in this new lifestyle and learns to seduce these rich women, particularly his employer’s wife. But can he keep up his act of seduction or will he be caught? Stendhal was a French writer, and his works often include in-depth analyses of his characters' psychology, giving him a unique style. His writing was very influential on 20th century authors, and he continues to inspire and engage readers and writers alike to this day.
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Stendhal
French writer and art critic
Born in 1783 in GrenobleDied in 1842 in ParisNotable work:Vanina Vanina (1829), short storyThe Red and the Black (1830), novelThe Charterhouse of Parma (1839), novelStendhal, whose real name was Henri Beyle, was born in Grenoble in 1783 to a bourgeois family. In Paris, under the Directory, he was impassioned by the debates which sharpened his critical spirit. He discovered Italy and Germany during military campaigns as part of Bonaparte’s army. After 1815, he became an art critic in Milan and wrote touristic works which he signed under his pseudonym. From 1830, Louis-Philippe named him French Consul in Trieste and then Civitavecchia. It was here that he completed his most famous novels (The Red and the Black (1830), The Charterhouse of Parma (1839)) and an autobiography (The Life of Henry Brulard (1835-1836)). A stroke brought him back to Paris in 1841. He died the following year, leaving several manuscripts incomplete.
The Red and the Black
The remarkable destiny of Julien Sorel
Genre: novelReference edition: Stendhal (2004) The Red and the Black. Trans. Raffel, B. New York: Modern Library Classics. First edition: 1830Themes: love, ambition, initiation, disillusion, adultery, youth, social classesThe Red and the Black was published in November 1830, but did not gain the same level of success at the time that it has today.
The story takes place between 1826 and 1830 and mainly tells the story of the romantic relationship between Julien Sorel, a young seminarian and Madame de Rênal, an older lady whose husband doesn’t understand her.
The title of the book has been subject to many different interpretations. For some people it symbolises military uniform (which Julien dreamt of wearing) and a priest’s cassock (Julien eventually dedicates himself to an ecclesiastical career). Others see the black as hypocrisy, while Julien prefers the red of sacrifice. Others still link the title to the colours used in games of chance (such as roulette or cards) or political parties.
Summary
Part one
Chapters 1-7
Verrières is a small, imaginary village in the Franche-Comté. Julien Sorel is the third-born son of a carpenter. As the child’s thirst for education causes his father’s contempt, Father Chélan takes him under his wing: Julien recites the New Testament with him, all the while being secretly fascinated by Napoléon Bonaparte’s life.
