Red and the Black (World's Classics Series)

Stendhal''s masterpiece, ''The Red and the Black'', is a powerful and nuanced portrayal of ambition, love, and social mobility in post-Napoleonic France. Written in a clear and direct prose style, the novel explores the struggles of its young protagonist, Julien Sorel, as he navigates the treacherous waters of a rigid class system. Stendhal''s use of psychological insight and social commentary mak...