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Red and the Black

Red and the Black

By: Stendhal
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 Step into the world of Stendhal, a unique voice in French literature who defied easy categorization. Often seen alongside titans like Balzac and Flaubert, Stendhals work is a blend of Romanticism and Modernism, with *Le Rouge et Le Noir* hailed as a pioneering modern novel. Follow the journey of Julien Sorel, a brilliant and ambitious theology student determined to break free from his humble peasant roots. Through a captivating narrative filled with passion, intrigue, and shocking twists, Stendhal exposes the hypocrisy of society, making this masterpiece a compelling read that resonates across generations. (Summary by sailormoon)Copyright International Ambient Sounds Art Literary History & Criticism Social Sciences
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  • 031 - An Ambitious Man

    031 - An Ambitious Man
    Jan 31 2026
    Step into the world of Stendhal, a unique voice in French literature who defied easy categorization. Often seen alongside titans like Balzac and Flaubert, Stendhals work is a blend of Romanticism and Modernism, with *Le Rouge et Le Noir* hailed as a pioneering modern novel. Follow the journey of Julien Sorel, a brilliant and ambitious theology student determined to break free from his humble peasant roots. Through a captivating narrative filled with passion, intrigue, and shocking twists, Stendhal exposes the hypocrisy of society, making this masterpiece a compelling read that resonates across generations. (Summary by sailormoon)
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    37 mins
  • 030 - The First Promotion

    030 - The First Promotion
    Jan 30 2026
    Step into the world of Stendhal, a unique voice in French literature who defied easy categorization. Often seen alongside titans like Balzac and Flaubert, Stendhals work is a blend of Romanticism and Modernism, with *Le Rouge et Le Noir* hailed as a pioneering modern novel. Follow the journey of Julien Sorel, a brilliant and ambitious theology student determined to break free from his humble peasant roots. Through a captivating narrative filled with passion, intrigue, and shocking twists, Stendhal exposes the hypocrisy of society, making this masterpiece a compelling read that resonates across generations. (Summary by sailormoon)
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    31 mins
  • 029 - A Procession

    029 - A Procession
    Jan 29 2026
    Step into the world of Stendhal, a unique voice in French literature who defied easy categorization. Often seen alongside titans like Balzac and Flaubert, Stendhals work is a blend of Romanticism and Modernism, with *Le Rouge et Le Noir* hailed as a pioneering modern novel. Follow the journey of Julien Sorel, a brilliant and ambitious theology student determined to break free from his humble peasant roots. Through a captivating narrative filled with passion, intrigue, and shocking twists, Stendhal exposes the hypocrisy of society, making this masterpiece a compelling read that resonates across generations. (Summary by sailormoon)
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    16 mins
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