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Marie-Henri Beyle, known by his pen name Stendhal, was a French writer born on January 23, 1783, in Grenoble, France. He is most famous for his novels Le Rouge et le Noir and La Chartreuse de Parme. Stendhal is regarded as one of the early practitioners of realism, especially noted for his sharp analysis of characters' psychology. His works explore the complexities of human emotions and the tensions between personal desires and societal expectations, often highlighting the internal struggles of...See more

Marie-Henri Beyle, known by his pen name Stendhal, was a French writer born on January 23, 1783, in Grenoble, France. He is most famous for his novels Le Rouge et le Noir and La Chartreuse de Parme. Stendhal is regarded as one of the early practitioners of realism, especially noted for his sharp analysis of characters' psychology. His works explore the complexities of human emotions and the tensions between personal desires and societal expectations, often highlighting the internal struggles of his characters. Stendhal's style is marked by a keen insight into human nature and an objective, sometimes detached, narrative voice. He was influenced by various philosophers and writers, including Friedrich Nietzsche and Marcel Proust, whose works also delve into the psychological and emotional depths of their characters. Stendhal died on March 23, 1842, at the age of 59 in Paris, France, and is buried at the Cimeti re de Montmartre. His works continue to be highly influential in the development of modern literature. His parents were Henriette Gagnon and Ch rubin Beyle. See less