Red and Black by Grece S. Richmond

Name: Red and Black
Author: Grece S. Richmond

The Red and Black by Grece S. Richmond is a novel that follows the story of a young man named Julien Sorel who rises from humble beginnings to become an influential figure in French society during the early 19th century. The book explores themes such as social class, religion, and politics through the lens of its protagonist's experiences.

By Grece S. Richmond · First published 1830 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 23 chapters · 140,013 words

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Their first sight of each other -- Red and Black -- was across the space which stretches between pulpit and pew. It's sometimes a wide space, and impassable; again, it's not far, and the lines of communication are always open. In this case, neither of them knew, as yet, just what the distance was.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Grece S. Richmond
Date: 1830 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Psychological Fiction, Social Commentary
Length: 140,013 words
Structure: 23 chapters, 1,974 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a specific historical period, with events and characters influenced by real historical contexts.
Romance — Central to the plot are romantic relationships that drive character development and conflict.
Drama — The story is characterized by intense emotional conflicts and moral dilemmas faced by the characters.
Psychological Fiction — The novel delves deeply into the psychological motivations and inner lives of its characters.