Can a man of humble birth outwit a world built to exclude him?

The Red and the Black by Stendhal is a revolutionary novel of social ambition, emotional conflict, and personal identity. Set in Restoration-era France, the book follows Julien Sorel, a young provincial tutor who rises through charm and intellect—but is doomed by pride, love, and the rigid structures of class and church. This profound psychological novel is both a searing critique of French society and a compelling portrait of a complex antihero striving for greatness.

“Equal parts romance, revolution, and psychological brilliance—Stendhal's masterpiece remains strikingly modern.”

Why Readers Are Drawn to It:

One of the first true modern psychological novels

For fans of Madame Bovary, Crime and Punishment, and Middlemarch

Ideal for readers of French classics, political literature, and philosophical fiction

Dare to Challenge Power. Read the Mind Behind the Mask.

Buy The Red and the Black today and discover a literary classic that shaped the modern novel.