<b>Love and power set against turbulent history.</b>
Set during the aftermath of the Napoleonic wars, this novel blends romance, politics, and introspection. Stendhal's sharp psychological insight gives the story lasting emotional depth.
A major work of European literary realism.
Explore one of France's great novels.
Why This Edition?
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