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“The worst of prison life, he thought, was not being able to close his door.”

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Stendhal, born Marie-Henri Beyle, was a prominent 19th-century French novelist and literary critic. Known for his profound psychological portrayals and unique narrative style, his works include masterpieces such as 'The Red and the Black' and 'The Charterhouse of Parma'. Stendhal was born on January 23, 1783, and died on March 23, 1842. more

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