The Red and the Black

Sharp, intense, and psychologically complex, The Red and the Black examines ambition, love, and social hypocrisy in 19th-century France. Through the rise and fall of its protagonist, Stendhal reveals the tensions between passion and power, idealism and reality. Widely regarded as a masterpiece of psychological realism, the novel continues to captivate readers with its depth and honesty. A cornerstone of European literary history.