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The Red and the Black: A Chronicle of 1830
by Stendhal
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Yes — read The Red and the Black: A Chronicle of 1830 by Stendhal in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is C1. Start with a free sample.
- CEFR level
- C1
- Length
- 76 chapters
- Format
- The complete book
About this book
About this book
In post-Napoleonic France, ambitious Julien navigates a world where passion and power collide, revealing a complex character who defies simple judgment. Experience a psychological journey into society, love, and rebellion through his eyes.
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