Scarlet And Black: A Chronicle Of The Nineteenth Century
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Stendhal
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, 1965
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Stendhal's masterful novel, Scarlet And Black, chronicles the fervent ambitions of Julien Sorel, a young man determined to rise above his humble origins in 19th-century France. This incisive work presents a biting social commentary on the hypocrisy and class divisions prevalent during the Bourbon Restoration. It illustrates Sorel's complex psychological journey as he navigates a world of political intrigue and passionate affairs, ultimately revealing the tragic consequences of his relentless pursuit of status. The narrative details the intricate dance between love, power, and societal expectations with a keen, often satirical, eye. This enduring classic remains a profound examination of individual will against the backdrop of a rigid social structure.
Author: Stendhal
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, 1965
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Stendhal's masterful novel, Scarlet And Black, chronicles the fervent ambitions of Julien Sorel, a young man determined to rise above his humble origins in 19th-century France. This incisive work presents a biting social commentary on the hypocrisy and class divisions prevalent during the Bourbon Restoration. It illustrates Sorel's complex psychological journey as he navigates a world of political intrigue and passionate affairs, ultimately revealing the tragic consequences of his relentless pursuit of status. The narrative details the intricate dance between love, power, and societal expectations with a keen, often satirical, eye. This enduring classic remains a profound examination of individual will against the backdrop of a rigid social structure.