Handsome, ambitious Julien Sorel is determined to rise above his humble provincial origins. Soon realizing that success can only be achieved by adopting the subtle code of hypocrisy by which society operates, he begins to achieve advancement through deceit and self-interest. His triumphant career takes him into the heart of glamorous Parisian society, along the way conquering the gentle, married Madame de Rênal, and the haughty Mathilde. But then Julien commits an unexpected, devastating crime – and brings about his own downfall. The Red and the Black is a lively, satirical portrayal of French society after Waterloo, riddled with corruption, greed and ennui, and Julien – the cold exploiter whose Machiavellian campaign is undercut by his own emotions – is one of the most intriguing characters in European literature.

Informações sobre o Livro

Idioma : Português
Editora do livro : PENGUIN CLASSICS
Autor : STENDHAL,
Título do livro : The Red And The Black
Data de publicação : 27-01-2005
Gênero do livro : Ficção
Peso : 435 g
Quantidade de páginas : 608
Ano de publicação : 2005
Altura : 30 cm
Largura : 23 cm