For 10 points, name this novel about the rise and eventual fall of Julien Sorel, written by Stendhal.
This novel's epigraph, "Truth, bitter truth," is attributed to Georges Danton. A character in this novel wears all black on the anniversary of the death of her ancestor Boniface, and later buries her lover's head as Queen Margot had done years before. This novel's protagonist is taught Latin by Chelan, and rises in society with the help of Abbe Pirard. Valenod sentences this novel's protagonist to death after he shoots at Madame de Renal, destroying his chances of marrying Mathilde de la Mole. This novel's title refers to the contrasting sentiments of the French clergy and army. For 10 points, name this novel about the rise and eventual fall of Julien Sorel, written by Stendhal.
This novel's epigraph, "Truth, bitter truth," is attributed to Georges Danton.
The Red and the Black [or The Scarlet and Black; or Le Rouge et le Noir: Chronique du XIX siècle]