Scarlet and Black [Paperback] Stendhal (Translated by Margaret R. B. Shaw)

Description

1964 Penguin Classics edition. Paperback cover has some shelf wear and has a slight lean to it. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This well-loved copy of Stendhal’s masterpiece, “Scarlet and Black,” invites readers to immerse themselves in the tumultuous world of 19th-century France. Translated by Margaret R. B. Shaw, this Penguin Classics edition preserves the richness of Stendhal’s prose, which vividly captures the societal tensions and political intrigues of the Bourbon Restoration. Widely regarded as one of the earliest and most influential examples of psychological realism in literature, “Scarlet and Black” follows the ambitious Julien Sorel, whose relentless pursuit of social advancement leads him down a path of deceit and passion. Stendhal’s incisive commentary on class struggles, religious hypocrisy, and the human psyche resonates as powerfully today as it did upon its initial publication in 1830. This vintage copy, with its well-worn cover and secure binding, bears witness to the enduring appeal of Stendhal’s masterwork, inviting collectors and readers alike to experience the timeless tale anew.