
The Red and the Black
A Chronicle of the Nineteenth Century
Stendhal(Author)
Oxford University Press
Published on 26. March 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
592 pages
978-0-19-953925-3 (ISBN)
Description
In this vigorous and fast-moving novel of post-Napoleonic France, Julien Sorel's plans to reach the higher echelons of society through the priesthood are defelected by his realization that the attainment of happiness is of greater consequence than the pursuit of ambition.
Subtitled `A Chronicle of 1830', Stendhal's depiction of a nation of smug hypocrites scandalized contemporary readers, who recognized themselves or their peers and felt uncomfortable with the energy, imagination, and sincerity of a hero so patently inspired by their lately deposed Emperor.
Julien's restless energy is fully captured in this specially commissioned translation of one of the world's great novels.
ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Subtitled `A Chronicle of 1830', Stendhal's depiction of a nation of smug hypocrites scandalized contemporary readers, who recognized themselves or their peers and felt uncomfortable with the energy, imagination, and sincerity of a hero so patently inspired by their lately deposed Emperor.
Julien's restless energy is fully captured in this specially commissioned translation of one of the world's great novels.
ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
403 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-953925-3 (9780199539253)
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Persons
Author
Introduction
FellowFellow, Queen's College, Oxford
Edited and translated
former Fellowformer Fellow, Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford