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In the coming-of-age story, we follow a young Italian nobleman, Fabrizio Valserra, Marchesino del Dongo, on many adventures, including his experiences at the Battle of Waterloo, and romantic intrigues.

So what would Al Gore choose if he had a book club? Gore named Stendhal's The Red and the Black, a 19th century classic chock full of adultery, betrayal, and moral vacuity, as his favorite book on a recent broadcast of Oprah. It's a bit shocking of a choice, given his wife and running mate's position on clean, wholesome literature. Listen and decide for yourself the merit of this presidential pick.

Young Julien Sorel, the son of a country timber merchant, carries a portrait of his hero Napoleon Bonaparte and dreams of military glory. A brilliant career in the Church leads him into Parisian high society, where, 'mounted upon the finest horse in Alsace', he gains high military office and wins the heart of the aristocratic Mlle Mathilde de la Mole. Julien's cunning and ambition lead him into all sorts of scrapes.

In an astounding act of literary improvisation, Stendhal dictated this complex and innovative novel, combining political and psychological realism with wit, irony and romance, in only 54 days. The result, which Henry James regarded as one of the dozen best novels of all time, feels in many ways like grand opera, an art form to which Stendhal himself was greatly attracted. The tale is set in northern Italy in the early decades of the nineteenth century. The plot revolves around Fabrizio del Dongo, an idealistic young nobleman, his aunt Gina Sanseverina (who loves Fabrizio more than perhaps she ...

Publié en 1830, "Le rouge et le noir" est un monument de la littérature française. Roman réaliste où l'ambition côtoie la cruauté d'une jeunesse inconsciente. Julien Sorel, fil de charpentier, veut gravir les échelon de la société,pour cela deux carrières s'offrent à lui : le clergé ou le militaire ; c'est finalement par les femmes que Julien parviendra à ses fins.

Publié en 1830, Le Rouge et le Noir de Stendhal est un roman historique et psychologique qui dépeint l’ascension sociale et les ambitions de Julien Sorel, un jeune homme ambitieux issu d'une famille modeste. À travers ses tentatives pour gravir les échelons de la société, il se trouve souvent dans les intrigues au milieu de personnes influentes. Satire mordante de la société française du XIXe siècle, l'œuvre s'attaque aux hypocrisies de l'Église et des aristocraties, tout en constatant la folie des actions du protagoniste.

The Charterhouse of Parma is a twisting tale of passion and intrigue following the adventures of Fabrizio del Dongo, a young Italian nobleman who dreams of glory on the battlefields of Europe and finds himself fighting alongside Napoleon at Waterloo. After returning home, Fabrizio becomes entangled in Machiavellian scheming, an ill-advised romance, and a fatal duel that lands him in prison, where he begins a star-crossed love affair with the ethereal Clelia, the commandant’s daughter.

Dans l’Italie bouleversée par l’épopée napoléonienne et ses lendemains, un jeune noble se lance à la poursuite de la gloire et de l’amour, partagé entre l’ardeur de la jeunesse et les ruses du pouvoir. Des élans romanesques aux calculs des salons et des palais, son destin vacille au rythme de l’Histoire, entre élans soudains et périls discrets.

A BBC Radio drama of Stendhal's masterpiece - plus bonus documentary Both a sweeping chronicle of 19th Century France and a coming-of-age story of a young, idealistic social climber, The Red and the Black is one of the great works in world literature, and widely considered to be the first...

Julien Sorel es un plebeyo provinciano, inconformista y rebelde que, si bien carece de recursos, ha recibido del bondadoso cura de su pueblo una educación privilegiada. Ello, unido a su afán de poder y a la seducción que ejerce sobre las mujeres, despierta en él la inquebrantable resolución de hacer fortuna. La ascensión y caída de Sorel darán pie a una vívida descripción de una época que no ha ajustado cuentas con el pasado. Compleja y poderosa, esta obra cumbre del XIX sitúa a su autor como el primer novelista de genio de la era burguesa.

La cartuja de Parma narra la historia de Fabricio del Dongo durante los últimos años del dominio napoleónico en Europa. Su tía Gina, la fascinante duquesa Sanseverina, y el amante de esta, el primer ministro del ducado, urden un plan para promocionar la carrera del adorado sobrino en la corte de Parma.

Esta novela muestra la desilusion de un joven idealista cuando todo lo que creia acaba siendo destruido. La ironia es que cuando entra a un convento de cartujo, en busca de paz, ni siquiera alli la logra. Es una obra de gran belleza, con una vision lírica del mundo.

Young Julien Sorel, one of the greatest characters in European literature, tries to rise above his humble peasant origins through a combination of talent and hard work - but also seduction, deception, and hypocrisy. The story is set in 19th-century France and is filled with sex, violence, romance, and humour.

Stendhal, a pen name for a French writer often at odds with English sensibilities, stands alongside literary giants like Balzac and Flaubert. Frequently defying genre classification, he is seen by some as a Romantic and by others as a Modernist, with *Le Rouge et Le Noir* hailed as the first modern novel. One thing is certain this literary masterpiece chronicles the journey of Julien Sorel, a young theology student who is intelligent, handsome, and fiercely ambitious, determined to transcend his humble peasant roots. Stendhal skillfully weaves a satirical narrative filled with passion, ...

Publié en 1839, "La Chartreuse de Parme" a été écrit en 53 jours par Stendhal. L'œuvre a pour décor l'Italie si chère à Stendhal. La Sanseverina possède toutes les dimensions de la femme amoureuse et objet d'amour passionné, tandis que le héros, Fabrice del Dongo, est un enfant béni des dieux. Mais leur fougue et leur sentimentalisme vont les mener à un destin tragique.

More commonly known as The Charterhouse of Parma in English, this captivating novel transports readers into the life of a Lombard nobleman who emerges just as Napoleons army invades Italy. With a backdrop of love, war, and intricate political maneuvering, the story unfolds through the lens of his doting aunt, who becomes the Prime Ministers mistress and a powerful figure in the Duchy of Parma. This character serves as a wish-fulfillment avatar for the author, adding depth to the narrative. While the characters may not find traditional happiness, the journey is filled with engaging adventures ...

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...

La passion sincère du cruel don Blas pour sa jeune épouse Inès cause bien du malheur aux protagonistes de ce drame de la jalousie. Celui-ci envie en effet à Fernando, fiancé d'Inès, sa jeunesse et sa candeur. Pour le punir de ce crime, il envoie le jeune homme en prison, épouse Inès et fait le vide autour d'elle. Le retour inattendu de Fernando, qui s'introduit chez sa belle dissimulé dans un coffre, provoquera la chute. Que faire ? Fuir à nouveau, renoncer, avouer ?

Curieuse rencontre pour le lieutenant Liéven : tandis qu'il traverse une sombre ruelle de Bordeaux, écumant sa rage d'avoir dilapidé son argent au jeu, le jeune homme bute contre un corps étranger. S'agit-il de quelque fille de rue ou autre rebut qui font honte à son rang ? Non, la dame est noble. Exilée espagnole, elle vit recluse en un mauvais mariage. Égarée par amour, la belle Léonor apprend au militaire endetté qu'en amour comme au jeu, on peut tout perdre ; à commencer par sa dignité.

http://www.adfreebooks.com - 1000+ audiobooks, all ad free!In an astounding act of literary improvisation, Stendhal dictated this complex and innovative novel, combining political and psychological realism with wit, irony and romance, in only 54 days. The result, which Henry James regarded as one of the dozen best novels of all time, feels in many ways like grand opera, an art form to which Stendhal himself was greatly attracted. The tale is set in northern Italy in the early decades of the nineteenth century. The plot revolves around Fabrizio del Dongo, an idealistic young nobleman, his aunt ...