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Stendhal was the pen name of Marie-Henri Beyle (1783–1842), a French writer who served in Napoleon's army and witnessed the burning of Moscow. His experiences as a soldier and diplomat gave him a keen eye for power, hypocrisy, and the gap between public performance and private desire. This author hub collects 2 works in the Canon Compass ranking, led by The Red and the Black.
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Start with The Red and the Black by Stendhal, ranked #40 in the Canon Compass list.
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#40
Stendhal's The Red and the Black: Julien Sorel's ruthless ascent through Restoration France. The pioneering psychological novel of ambition and desire.
#130
Stendhal's Charterhouse of Parma: love, intrigue, and politics in post-Napoleonic Italy. A dazzling masterpiece of passion and ambition.