This edition of "The Red and the Black" is based on Robert M. Adams' highly regarded translation of Stendhal's 1831 novel of ambition, love and betrayal. An extensively revised backgrounds and contexts section provides geographical and political insights into France at the time and places the novel in the context of contemporary authors and works. A map, political and literary chronologies and related writings are included. Seven of the nine critical essays are new to this edition. A chronology and selected bibliography are also included.