The Red and the Black
5W 1980 Marie-Henri Beyle (Stendhal) Easton Press Edition
Notes
The Red and the Black by Marie-Henri Beyle, known by his pen name Stendhal, is a classic French novel set in post-Napoleonic France. It follows Julien Sorel, an ambitious young man who rises through society by exploiting both the military and the clergy, symbolized by "the red" and "the black." The novel explores themes of class, ambition, and hypocrisy, offering a sharp critique of French society in the 19th century.
Description
Dark red genuine leather bound hardback edition with gold embossed design on the front and back cover and lettering on the spine. Gold fore edge and four raised bands with yellow silk ribbon bookmark. Excellent condition with fading to the gold fore edge on the uppermost section.
Description
5W 1980 Marie-Henri Beyle (Stendhal) Easton Press Edition
Notes
The Red and the Black by Marie-Henri Beyle, known by his pen name Stendhal, is a classic French novel set in post-Napoleonic France. It follows Julien Sorel, an ambitious young man who rises through society by exploiting both the military and the clergy, symbolized by "the red" and "the black." The novel explores themes of class, ambition, and hypocrisy, offering a sharp critique of French society in the 19th century.
Description
Dark red genuine leather bound hardback edition with gold embossed design on the front and back cover and lettering on the spine. Gold fore edge and four raised bands with yellow silk ribbon bookmark. Excellent condition with fading to the gold fore edge on the uppermost section.
