
The Red and the Black
Stendhal
1830

Charles Dickens · 1861
514 pages
An orphan boy is suddenly given money by an unknown benefactor and raised into gentility. He falls for a cold, beautiful girl raised to break men's hearts, and chases a life of status he does not understand. A story about class, love and the cost of pride.
Coming of Age, Star-Crossed Lovers, Revenge, Gothic Manor, Rags to Riches