The Red And The Black
Stendhal
The Red and the Black by Stendhal is a classic novel without requiring lists to grasp its essence. This French novel, first published in 1830, explores themes of ambition, passion, and the social tensions of post-Napoleonic France.
The protagonist, Julien Sorel, is a young man of a modest background with intense ambition. As he rises from a carpenter’s son to a tutor and clergyman, he faces both opportunities and opposition due to his lower status. His journey is driven by his desire for success and love, yet his inner conflict and moral struggles lead him to question his values, society, and the genuine meaning of happiness.
The novel’s title, The Red and the Black, symbolizes this duality in Julien’s life—the red reflecting passion, desire, and military aspirations, and the black signifying the somber life of a clergyman, which represents compromise and calculated ambition. This tension between personal desire and societal pressure gives the novel its intensity, painting a vivid picture of individualism clashing with a rigid social structure.
It's a deeply psychological work that examines human motivation, class barriers, and the power dynamics between ambition and authenticity.
Duration - 18h 37m.
Author - Stendhal.
Narrator - Geoffrey Giuliano.
Published Date - Saturday, 06 January 2024.
Copyright - © 2024 Eden Garret Giuliano ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
The Red and the Black by Stendhal is a classic novel without requiring lists to grasp its essence. This French novel, first published in 1830, explores themes of ambition, passion, and the social tensions of post-Napoleonic France. The protagonist, Julien Sorel, is a young man of a modest background with intense ambition. As he rises from a carpenter’s son to a tutor and clergyman, he faces both opportunities and opposition due to his lower status. His journey is driven by his desire for success and love, yet his inner conflict and moral struggles lead him to question his values, society, and the genuine meaning of happiness. The novel’s title, The Red and the Black, symbolizes this duality in Julien’s life—the red reflecting passion, desire, and military aspirations, and the black signifying the somber life of a clergyman, which represents compromise and calculated ambition. This tension between personal desire and societal pressure gives the novel its intensity, painting a vivid picture of individualism clashing with a rigid social structure. It's a deeply psychological work that examines human motivation, class barriers, and the power dynamics between ambition and authenticity. Duration - 18h 37m. Author - Stendhal. Narrator - Geoffrey Giuliano. Published Date - Saturday, 06 January 2024. Copyright - © 2024 Eden Garret Giuliano ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
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Chapter 1
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
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Chapter 7
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Chapter 8
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Chapter 9
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Chapter 10
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Chapter 11
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Chapter 12
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Chapter 13
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Chapter 14
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Chapter 15
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Chapter 16
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Chapter 17
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Chapter 18
Duration:00:29:02
Chapter 19
Duration:00:18:22
Chapter 20
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Chapter 21
Duration:00:29:01
Chapter 22
Duration:00:27:15
Chapter 23
Duration:00:27:35
Chapter 24
Duration:00:14:09
Chapter 25
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Chapter 26
Duration:00:21:47
Chapter 27
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Chapter 28
Duration:00:14:56
Chapter 29
Duration:00:33:33
Chapter 30
Duration:00:35:10
Chapter 31
Duration:00:22:27
Chapter 32
Duration:00:17:00
Chapter 33
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Chapter 34
Duration:00:26:18
Chapter 35
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Chapter 36
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Chapter 37
Duration:00:17:10
Chapter 38
Duration:00:21:16
Chapter 39
Duration:00:19:44
Chapter 40
Duration:00:17:16
Chapter 41
Duration:00:09:02
Chapter 42
Duration:00:12:44
Chapter 43
Duration:00:19:41
Chapter 44
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Chapter 45
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Chapter 46
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Chapter 47
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Chapter 48
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Chapter 49
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Chapter 50
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Chapter 51
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Chapter 52
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Chapter 53
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Chapter 54
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Chapter 55
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Chapter 56
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Chapter 57
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Chapter 58
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Chapter 59
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Chapter 60
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Chapter 61
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Chapter 62
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Chapter 63
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Chapter 64
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Chapter 65
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Chapter 66
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Chapter 67
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Chapter 68
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Chapter 69
Duration:00:09:53
Chapter 70
Duration:00:08:41
Chapter 71
Duration:00:15:03
Chapter 72
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Chapter 73
Duration:00:10:32
Chapter 74
Duration:00:16:28
Chapter 75
Duration:00:18:38
Outro - The Red And The Black.mp3
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