What is the tragedy of Martin Eden?

“On the beach at night alone, As the old mother sways her to and fro Singing her husky song “. (At night by the sea one, Water, like an old mother, with a husky Song lulls the earth.) W. Whitman When this is the end of a person’s life, they always look for an explanation … Read more

The inner struggle of the protagonist and his insight

Young and ambitious Julien Sorel seeks to make a career in a brutal, hostile society. To achieve this goal, he has no means and possibilities, except hypocrisy, whose “art” he is compelled to master in order to adapt to the hated environment. Constantly feeling surrounded by enemies, Julien closely monitors each step, acts all the … Read more

“Here they are, these rich people…”

Under Napoleon, a young man like Julien Sorel could quickly make a brilliant career. But the political winds at the moment when we meet with the young hero of Stendhal, blowing in a different direction. Julien Sorel repeatedly makes sure of this. “One day, walking alone in the seminar garden, he heard a conversation between … Read more