Armance

Stendhal's "Armance" is a profound exploration of passion, identity, and the limitations imposed by society in early 19th-century France. Written with a distinctive blend of psychological insight and vivid imagery, the novel unfolds the story of Octave de Malivert, a young aristocrat grappling with his repressed desires and the societal expectations that suffocate his spirit. Stendhal employs a nu...