{"product_id":"the-red-and-the-black-9780140447644","title":"The Red and the Black","description":"\u003cb\u003eCharts the rise and fall of an ambitious young social climber in a cruel, monarchical society\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHandsome, ambitious Julien Sorel is determined to rise above his humble provincial origins. Soon realizing that success can only be achieved by adopting the subtle code of hypocrisy by which society operates, he begins to achieve advancement through deceit and self-interest. His triumphant career takes him into the heart of glamorous Parisian society, along the way conquering the gentle, married Madame de R nal, and the haughty Mathilde. But then Julien commits an unexpected, devastating crime--and brings about his own downfall. \u003ci\u003eThe Red and the Black\u003c\/i\u003e is a lively, satirical portrayal of French society after Waterloo, riddled with corruption, greed and ennui, and Julien--the cold exploiter whose Machiavellian campaign is undercut by his own emotions--is one of the most intriguing characters in European literature. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Roger Gard's fine translation remains faithful to the natural, conversational tone of the original, while his introduction elucidates the complexities of Julien's character. This edition also contains a chronology, further reading and an appendix on Stendhal's use of epigraphs. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Penguin Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/24\/2002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780140447644\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 576\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.91lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.03h x 4.85w x 1.06d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e45284 \/ Red and the Black\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.4 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Upper Grade \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 35\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Stendhal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36634784694428,"sku":"9780140447644","price":9.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_910743d8-997a-4e3e-95cf-5b0ac551ebd7.jpg?v=1603837641","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-red-and-the-black-9780140447644","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}