Publisher's Synopsis
""Stendhal The Romantic Rationalist"" by William H. Fineshriber Jr. is a comprehensive biography of the French writer Stendhal. The book explores Stendhal's life and works, examining his unique perspective on the Romantic movement and his place within it as a rationalist. Fineshriber delves into Stendhal's personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggles with mental illness. The book also provides a thorough analysis of Stendhal's most famous works, including ""The Red and the Black"" and ""The Charterhouse of Parma."" Through this exploration, Fineshriber paints a vivid portrait of Stendhal as a complex and fascinating figure in literary history. Overall, ""Stendhal The Romantic Rationalist"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and works of this influential French writer.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.