Stendhal, [Henri Beyle] Le Rouge et le Noir. Paris: A. Levavasseur, 1831
2 vols, 8vo (220 x 135 mm, uncut). Half-titles, title-pages with woodcut vignettes by Porret after Henry Mortimer, publisher's printed wrappers (including the spine panels) with woodcut vignettes by the same bound in; a few leaves chipped at corners, one or two tiny edge tears, very occasional stray spots. Bound by Edward Pagnant in half green morocco over marbled boards, spine lettered in gilt and decorated with gilt columns, marbled endpapers; very light rubbing to joints.
An exceptionally clean copy of the first edition of one of the most important texts in French literature.
Stendhal’s surprisingly modern bildungsroman about the rise and fall of the romantic Julian Sorel, who attempts to climb the rungs of French society and surpass the expectations of his modest, rural upbringing. The novel is not only an exploration of Julian’s own psychological and spiritual struggles but also a satire of the clergy and French society in general. Many believed Julian Sorel to be a stand-in for Stendhal; although he fervently denied this, he strongly empathized with Sorel's plight.
Le Rouge et le Noir, like much of Stendhal’s work, was not appreciated in his own day; it was only after Stendhal’s death that critics began to realize what a revolutionary stylist he was. He’s now credited as one of the fathers of psychological realism due to the space he devotes to his characters’ inner lives. “Stendhal’s mind was of the first order ... he wrote his two novels, which so few people have read, in a spirit of fearless liberty” (Joseph Conrad).
REFERENCE:Carteret II, 354; Vicaire I, 456; Lhermitte 568; Ramsden French, p. 140.Condition reportCondition as described in catalogue entry.
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Stendhal, [Henri Beyle] Le Rouge et le Noir. Paris: A. Levavasseur, 1831
2 vols, 8vo (220 x 135 mm, uncut). Half-titles, title-pages with woodcut vignettes by Porret after Henry Mortimer, publisher's printed wrappers (including the spine panels) with woodcut vignettes by the same bound in; a few leaves chipped at corners, one or two tiny edge tears, very occasional stray spots. Bound by Edward Pagnant in half green morocco over marbled boards, spine lettered in gilt and decorated with gilt columns, marbled endpapers; very light rubbing to joints.
An exceptionally clean copy of the first edition of one of the most important texts in French literature.
Stendhal’s surprisingly modern bildungsroman about the rise and fall of the romantic Julian Sorel, who attempts to climb the rungs of French society and surpass the expectations of his modest, rural upbringing. The novel is not only an exploration of Julian’s own psychological and spiritual struggles but also a satire of the clergy and French society in general. Many believed Julian Sorel to be a stand-in for Stendhal; although he fervently denied this, he strongly empathized with Sorel's plight.
Le Rouge et le Noir, like much of Stendhal’s work, was not appreciated in his own day; it was only after Stendhal’s death that critics began to realize what a revolutionary stylist he was. He’s now credited as one of the fathers of psychological realism due to the space he devotes to his characters’ inner lives. “Stendhal’s mind was of the first order ... he wrote his two novels, which so few people have read, in a spirit of fearless liberty” (Joseph Conrad).
REFERENCE:Carteret II, 354; Vicaire I, 456; Lhermitte 568; Ramsden French, p. 140.Condition reportCondition as described in catalogue entry.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.
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