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  • Audiobook

    The Red and the Black

    by Stendhal ...
    Narrated by Bill Homewood ...

    Abridged

    8 hours 35 min

    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 ... Read more

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  • The Charterhouse of Parma

    by Stendhal ...
    Headstrong and naïve, the young Italian aristocrat Fabrizio del Dongo is determined to defy the wrath of his right-wing father and go to war to fight for Napoleon. He stumbles on the Battle of Waterloo, ill-prepared, yet filled with enthusiasm for war and glory. Finally heeding advice, Fabrizio sneaks back to Milan, only to become embroiled in a series of amorous exploits, fuelled by his impetuous ... Read more

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  • Regency Romance Novels - Book Set

    Exploring the Richness of Regency Romance Literature

    Dive into the timeless allure of 'Regency Romance Novels - Book Set,' a curated collection that traverses the rich tapestry of romance during the Regency period through a diverse spectrum of literary styles and themes. From exhilarating tales of high society scandal to tender explorations of love and morality, this anthology captures the essence of the era with grace and charm. Notable works ... Read more

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  • The Charterhouse of Parma

    by Stendhal ...
    The novel is set in Italy during the early 19th century and follows the life of Fabrizio del Dongo, a young and impulsive aristocrat. Fabrizio, who hails from an illustrious family, is initially caught up in the fervor of the Napoleonic era, where he witnesses battles and political upheavals.The story revolves around Fabrizio's quest for love and his desire to find purpose and meaning in life. He ... Read more

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  • The Charterhouse of Parma

    by Stendhal ...
    Translated by Richard Howard ...
    Series series Modern Library Classics
    Balzac considered it the most important French novel of his time. André Gide later deemed it the greatest of all French novels, and Henry James judged it to be a masterpiece. Now, in a major literary event, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and distinguished translator Richard Howard presents a new rendition of Stendhal's epic tale of romance, adventure, and court intrigue set in early nineteenth ... Read more

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  • The Charterhouse of Parma

    by Stendhal ...
    Translated by Margaret Mauldon ...
    Series series Oxford World's Classics
    The Charterhouse of Parma (1839) is a compelling novel of passion and daring. Set at the beginning of the 19th-century in northern Italy, it traces the joyous but ill-starred amorous exploits of a handsome young aristocrat called Fabrice del Dongo. The novel's great achievement is to conjure up the excitement and romance of youth while never losing sight of the harsh realities which beset the ... Read more

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  • The Red and the Black

    by Stendhal ...
    Translated by Burton Raffel ...
    Series series Modern Library Classics
    A Major New TranslationThe Red and the Black, Stendhal’s masterpiece, is the story of Julien Sorel, a young dreamer from the provinces, fueled by Napoleonic ideals, whose desire to make his fortune sets in motion events both mesmerizing and tragic. Sorel’s quest to find himself, and the doomed love he encounters along the way, are delineated with an unprecedented psychological depth and realism. ... Read more

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  • Armance

    by Stendhal ...
    Translated by Paul Eprile ...
    A new translation of Stendhal’s marvelous first novel, a sumptuous story about the tortured romance between an impoverished émigré and an upper-class young man with an agonizing secret.Twenty-year-old Octave de Malivert, ardent, impulsive, and idealistic, is so intent on preserving his purity of mind that he has sworn never to fall in love or marry. This vow is put severely to the test when he ... Read more

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  • The Red and the Black: A Chronicle of 1830

    by Stendhal ...
    Julien Sorel: The protagonist, an ambitious and intelligent young man who seeks to advance his social position through education and manipulation. His character is driven by a desire for power and recognition.Mathilde de La Mole: Julien's love interest, a wealthy and aristocratic woman who is both passionate and complex. Her relationship with Julien is central to the novel’s plot.Madame de Rênal: ... Read more

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  • The Red and the Black

    A Psychological Masterpiece of Ambition and Desire

    by Stendhal ...
    One man. Two worlds. A timeless tale of power, love, and betrayal. Step into post-Napoleonic France with The Red and the Black, Stendhal's legendary exploration of ambition, hypocrisy, and romantic obsession. Follow Julien Sorel — a poor yet brilliant young man — as he climbs the rigid social ladder through cunning, seduction, and sheer determination. In a world ruled by clergy and aristocrats, ... Read more

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  • The Charterhouse of Parma

    by Stendhal ...
    Stendhal’s second great novel, "The Charterhouse of Parma", was first published in Paris in 1839 and had to wait more than fifty years before appearing in an English translation in 1895. Like "The Red and the Black", its vivid characterizations, intriguing plot, and ironical style immediately confirmed its status as one of the major achievements of the nineteenth century novel.Almost ten years ... Read more

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  • Stendhal: The Complete Novels

    by Stendhal ...
    Here you will find the complete novels and novellas of Stendhal in the chronological order of their original publication. - Armance - Vanina Vanini - The Red and the Black - The Abbess of Castro - The Cenci - Vittoria Accoramboni - The Duchess of Palliano - The Charterhouse of Parma ... Read more

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