Stendhal: The Red and the White, or Lucien Leuwen

Marie-Henri Beyle, known to the world by his pseudonym Stendhal, is one of the most popular French writers and a founder of the psychological novel. His books "The Red and the Black" and "The Charterhouse of Parma" secured him an honored place in the pantheon of European literary classics. One must also include among Stendhal's most significant works his third novel, "The Red and the White" (also known as "Lucien Leuwen," named after its main character), which was left unfinished by the author but is no less famous. Lucien Leuwen shares much in common with Julien Sorel, the protagonist of "The Red and the Black." He is equally noble, intelligent, ready for great deeds, ardent of heart, and passionately dreams of happiness. Lucien is the son of a powerful and influential banker, and it seems that a happy, easy life awaits him. However, a tragic love affair, political intrigue, and the schemes of envious rivals force Lucien to fight for his happiness using any means necessary…

Author: Stendhal

Translation: Benedikt Livshits

Pages: 736 (newsprint). Paperback

Dimensions: 180x115x32 mm

Series: Azbuka-Classics