Le Rouge et le Noir aka The Red and the Black) is a psychological novel in two volumes by Stendhal, published in 1830. It chronicles the attempts of a provincial young man to rise socially beyond his modest upbringing through a combination of talent, hard work, deception, and hypocrisy.
Easton Press, Hardcover.
Bound in genuine leather, raised bands, gilt lettering, gilt edges, Illustrations by Rafaello Busoni, black silk end papers, sewn-in black satin page marker.
Very good condition, gilt on the top has wear, a few minor scuffs. No dust jacket issued.