Which novel is Stendhal best known for?
The Red and the Black
War and Peace
Pride and Prejudice
Moby Dick
Answer
The Red and the Black is a 1830 novel by Stendhal. The novel is set in France during the Bourbon Restoration of 1815, and tells the story of Julien Sorel, a young man from a modest background who aspires to rise in society through military and political success. The novel is considered to be one of Stendhal's masterpieces, and has been praised for its realism, psychological insight, and social commentary.
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