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Stendhal

2 series 22 books in order 1 standalone book

Stendhal was the pseudonym of the 19th-century French writer Marie-Henri Beyle (1783-1842). Known for his acute analysis of his characters' psychology, he is considered one of the earliest and foremost practitioners of realism, notably through his two novels Le Rouge et le Noir (1830) and La Chartreuse de Parme (1839).

Born
1783
Known for
Le Livre du Divan, Italian Chronicles

Series by Stendhal

Le Livre du Divan

13 books in order · 1822–1851

  1. Cover of De l'amour

    De l'amour

    1822 · 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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  2. Armance

    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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    The Red and the Black

    1830 · 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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    The Charterhouse of Parma

    1839 · 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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    Voyage en Orient

    1851 · 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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  7. Cover of La Vida de Henry Brulard

    La Vida de Henry Brulard

    Year unknown · Stendhal

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    Lamiel

    Year unknown · Stendhal

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  9. Correspondance

    Year unknown · Stendhal

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  10. Lucien Leuwen

    Year unknown · Stendhal

    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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Italian Chronicles

9 books in order · 1829–1840

  1. Vanina Vanini

    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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  2. 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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  3. The Cenci: 1599

    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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  4. The Duchess of Palliano

    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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  5. Cover of The Abbess of Castro

    The Abbess of Castro

    1839 · 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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  6. The Jew

    1839 · Stendhal

    The Jew is a 1839 book by Stendhal. It is book 6 of the series Italian Chronicles.

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  7. San Francesco a Ripa

    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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  8. 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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  9. 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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Standalone books

  1. Cover of The life of Henry Brulard
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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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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.