Red and the Black

Julien Sorel, a carpenter's son of burning ambition and conflicted class identity, rises through seduction and manipulation in Restoration France until a final act of violence brings everything down. Stendhal's first great novel is a founding text of psychological realism.

Red and the Black was written by Stendhal, from France. First published in 1830.

Red and the Black has received the following awards and honours: Times Literary Supplement 1830.

Red and the Black is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 12/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in ambition, class, hypocrisy.

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Red and the Black is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

Red and the Black originates from France's literary tradition. Explore more books from France on our country page.