Series by Stendhal
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Buy on Amazon1822 · Stendhal
A short essay by Stendhal discusses the theme of love through the character of Lily, who is described as silly. The essay explores how love can lead…
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1827 · Stendhal
Armance is a romance novel written by Stendhal during the Bourbon Restoration. It was published anonymously in 1827 and marks Stendhal's first novel.…
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Buy on Amazon1830 · Stendhal
Le Rouge et le Noir is a psychological novel in two volumes by Stendhal, published in 1830. It chronicles the attempts of a provincial young man to…
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Buy on Amazon1839 · Stendhal
The Charterhouse of Parma is a novel by Stendhal, published in 1839. It follows Fabrizio del Dongo, a young Italian aristocrat who is headstrong and…
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Buy on Amazon1851 · Gérard de Nerval
Voyage to the Orient is a work by French writer and poet Gérard de Nerval, published in 1851. It is based on his 1842 journey to Cairo and Beirut.…
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Lucien Leuwen is a novel by French author Stendhal, published in 1894, though it was written in 1834. It is Stendhal's second major novel, following…
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1829 · Stendhal
Vanina Vanini is a short story written by Stendhal, the pen name of Marie-Henri Beyle, and published in 1829. The story is set in the 1820s during…
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Vittoria Accoramboni: Duchess of Bracciano
1837 · Stendhal
Vittoria Accoramboni: Duchess of Bracciano is a 1837 book by Stendhal. It is book 2 of the series Italian Chronicles.
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1837 · Stendhal
The Cenci: 1599 is a historical narrative based on the true story of Beatrice Cenci, an Italian noblewoman who was imprisoned and repeatedly raped by…
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1838 · Stendhal
The Duchess of Palliano is a 1838 book by Stendhal. It is book 4 of the series Italian Chronicles.
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Buy on Amazon1839 · Stendhal
The source text, in French, notes that melodrama has so often shown sixteenth-century Italian brigands, and that many people have spoken of them…
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1839 · Stendhal
The Jew is a 1839 book by Stendhal. It is book 6 of the series Italian Chronicles.
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1839 · Stendhal
San Francesco a Ripa is a 1839 book by Stendhal. It is book 7 of the series Italian Chronicles.
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Too Much Favor Is Deadly: A Tale of 1589
1839 · Stendhal
Too Much Favor Is Deadly: A Tale of 1589 is a 1839 book by Stendhal. It is book 8 of the series Italian Chronicles.
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Suora Scolastica: A Story That Shocked All Naples in 1740
1840 · Stendhal
Suora Scolastica: A Story That Shocked All Naples in 1740 is a 1840 book by Stendhal. It is book 9 of the series Italian Chronicles.
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Stendhal written?
We list 22 books by Stendhal across 2 series, published between 1822–1851 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Stendhal's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “La Vida de Henry Brulard.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
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