The Red and the Black: A Chronicle of the Nineteenth Century (Oxford World's Classics)
By Stendhal.
Description
The son of a carpenter, Julian Sorel is inspired by the writings of Napoleon to conquer the heights of society. His initial plan to work his way up through the church is, however, thwarted when he is forced to accept employment as a tutor--and this rash social entrepreneur certainly has not considered the dangers of falling in love. Stendhal's novel is an amusing and piquant study of hypocrisy and free will in post-Napoleonic France.About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each afford...
ISBN(s)
9780199539253
