Red and Black

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Stendhal's "Red and Black" (Le Rouge et le Noir) is a profound psychological novel that explores the fervent ambition and social ascent of Julien Sorel in 19th-century post-Napoleonic France. It delves into themes of class struggle, hypocrisy, and the conflict between personal passion and societal expectations, painting a vivid portrait of an era in flux. This Norton Critical Edition, featuring a new translation by Robert M. Adams, provides invaluable contextual materials, including historical backgrounds, literary sources, and a collection of critical essays that illuminate the novel's enduring relevance and artistic depth.