Le Rouge et le Noir - A Classic by Stendhal
Le Rouge et le Noir, subtitled "Chronicle of the 19th century" and later "Chronicle of 1830," is a novel written by Stendhal. It was first published in Paris by Levasseur on November 13, 1830, although the original edition mentions the date ofThis is Stendhal's second novel, after Armance.
The novel is divided into two parts: the first part traces the journey of Julien Sorel in a small town called Verrières in Franche-Comté, then in Besançon, and specifically his entry into the Rênal family and his passion for Mrs. de Rênal, as well as his stay in a seminary. The second part focuses on the hero's life in Paris as secretary to the Marquis de La Mole, and his passion with his daughter, Mathilde.
This app is an audiobook version of the classic novel, recorded in high-quality by the website Librivox. It's ideal for listening during transportation or in these times of confinement. The work and its recording are in the public domain.