Forfatter fødeår: 1783-1842
Sibling rivalry was no joke in 16th Century Italy. Giovanni Carafa is the Duke of Palliano and one of the heirs to the throne. He and his two brothers, Carlo and Antonio, achieve... Læs mere
'The Abbess of Castro' is a novella by Stendhal which recounts the untimely tragic romance between the daughter of the wealthiest man in Lazio and a penniless gangster. It may be a... Læs mere
Marie-Henri Beyle (1783–1842), better known by his pen name Stendhal, is best known for his novel Le Rouge et le Noir. Reissued here is... Læs mere
An autobiography of Henry Brulard, one of France's greatest writers. It tells the story of his unhappy childhood in a stuffy provincial town and uncovers the roots of his rebellious and skeptical temperament.
Often surprising and always original, ‘100 Quotes by Stendhal’ is a superb book for those who like to challenge the conventional. Stendhal was well known for his outspoken views... Læs mere
The classic, elegant translation of Stendhal's masterful novel of ambition, desire, and politics in post-Napoleonic France.