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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 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.

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.

The French Classics Collection brings together 18 of the greatest works of fiction ever written in French - here collected into one audiobook and all translated into English. Featuring grand epics of love, loss, and survival, as in Les Miserables, to tales of adventure in Jules Verne's Journey to the Center of the Earth, and romances such as Madame Bovary, alongside many more grand stories from 17th, 18th, and 19th century France, this collection will whisk you away into other worlds with some of the greatest characters in literature within some of the greatest novels ever written.

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.

Julian Sorel is a handsome, naïve but not wholly innocent young man, born of peasant stock. He is, however, very ambitious and determined to succeed in life and make a career for himself. If this involves lying, guile and hypocrisy - so be it. Not so long ago, two professions would have been open to him - the army or the church - but in the wake of Waterloo and the defeat of Napoleon, it would be preferable to take Holy Orders.

Guy de Maupassant, Victor Hugo, Alexandre Dumas, and Fyodor Dostoevsky, are just some of the famous writers whose wit and wisdom are included in this audiobook, "700 Quotations from the Great Writers of the 19th Century". Between them, these authors are responsible for some of the most famous stories ever written, including "Crime and Punishment", "The Three Musketeers" and "Madame Bovary". This carefully crafted collection is guaranteed to inspire, amuse, and entertain. These literary giants are considered among the greatest writers of the 19th Century.

Vanina Vanini is not a love story, though love passes through it. Nor is it a political tale, though conspiracies give it shape. In these brief pages, Stendhal observes — without illusion — how pride dresses as passion, and how ideals dissolve in the quiet collisions of character. Nothing is overstated; everything matters.

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 psychological novel. It charts the misadventures and romantic escapades of Julien Sorel, a timber miller's son who idolises Napoleon and dreams of military glory. But post-Waterloo, the path to power does not lie with the army (the 'red'), but the Church (the 'black'), so he decides to study for the priesthood.

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.

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.

The Paris Classics Collection: Stories of the City immerses you in the rich, timeless world of Paris through a collection of iconic stories that span the spectrum of passion, revolution, romance, and intrigue. From the bustling streets to the glittering ballrooms, some of the greatest novels of all time transport you to the heart of one of the world's most captivating cities. Featuring unforgettable characters, dramatic plots, and a deep dive into the human spirit, this collection showcases the best of Parisian storytelling.

Stendhal fu un profondo conoscitore e ammiratore dell'Italia. Vi frequentò principi, militari, dame famose, poeti e artisti. Questo romanzo, il piú tipico dei suoi, racconta il nostro paese attraverso le vicende del giovane Fabrizio del Dongo, incerto tra sogni d'amore e di gloria. Sono gli anni di Napoleone, di fermenti ideali e di passioni trascinanti: Fabrizio va alla guerra ma torna presto in Italia dove comincia per lui una lunga stagione di incredibili avventure.

Often surprising and always original, "100 Quotes by Stendhal" is a superb book for those who like to challenge the conventional. Stendhal was well known for his outspoken views on life, and this book cherry-picks some of his most entertaining and incisive thoughts. A superb read for those looking to challenge their own point of view, and those who want to get to know this outstanding author a little better. The pen-name of Marie-Henri Beyle, Stendhal (1783 – 1842) was born in Grenoble.

Familiarize-se com os escritores mais importantes da era do século XIX francês, a era dos romances e do realismo, que moldaram o pensamento político, filosófico e artístico e que influência pode ainda hoje ser sentida na nossa cultura.

Familiarize-se com os escritores mais importantes do século XIX através de uma cuidadosa selecção de 700 citações, introduzindo as suas principais ideias e delineando com clareza a estrutura do seu trabalho. Descubra novos aspectos ou aprofunde os pensamentos de Hugo, Dumas, Chateaubriand, Dostoievski, Flaubert, Maupassant, Stendhal, para expandir a sua mente e conhecimento sobre a nossa cultura.

Henri Beyle, mais conhecido sob o pseudónimo de Stendhal é um escritor francês, conhecido em particular pelos seus romances "Le Rouge et le Noir" e "La Chartreuse de Parme". Stendhal teria gostado de dedicar a sua vida ao devaneio, à "caça à felicidade", às artes e ao amor; bem, apesar de si próprio, ele teve uma vida agitada.

Bli bekant med de viktigaste författarna på 1800-talet genom ett noggrant urval av 700 citat som introducerar deras stora idéer och avgränsar strukturen i deras arbete med klarhet. Upptäck nya aspekter eller fördjupa dig i tankarna hos Hugo, Dumas, Chateaubriand, Dostoievski, Flaubert, Maupassant, Stendhal, för att utvidga ditt sinne och din kunskap om vår kultur.

Henri Beyle, mer känd under pseudonymen Stendhal är en fransk författare, mest känd för sina romaner de röda och svarta och The Charter av Parme. Stendhal ville ägna sitt liv åt drömmar, till "strävan efter lycka" konst och kärlek; Trots själv hade han ett händelserikt liv. Hans romaner Röd och svart (1830), Kartusianklostret i Parma (1839) och Lucien Leuwen (ofullbordad) gjorde honom tillsammans med Balzac, Hugo, Flaubert och Zola, en av de viktigaste företrädarna för den franska romanen i artonhundratalet.