Stendhal

Stendhal was a 19th-century French writer known for his insightful and innovative novels, such as *The Red and the Black* and *La Chartreuse de Parme*. His work explores themes of passion, psychology, and social ambition, often focusing on complex characters navigating love and personal ambition within society. Stendhal is also credited with developing ideas about "emotion" in literature, emphasizing the importance of personal feelings and inner experience. His writing is celebrated for its clarity, realism, and keen psychological insight, making him a key figure in the transition from Romanticism to Realism in literature.