On the evening of 22 March 1842, Henri Marie Beyle collapsed on a
Parisian pavement and died a few hours later. In death, as in his
life, the writer we now know as Stendhal remained ignored and
underestimated by his contemporaries. Why this should be is
explored by the award-winning writer, Jonathan Keates, in this
major biography. Taking us from Stendhal's childhood in Grenoble
through his varied careers to his death at fifty-nine, Keates
examines the author's personal life, his many friendships and his
work. 'Exact and illuminating ... Keates, like his subject, loves
Italy and music and he loves Stendhal wisely and not too well. He
is clear-eyed in appraising his faults.' Sunday Times Jonathan
Keates manages to transmit both his own enthusiasm for his subject,
and Stendhal's own enthusiasm for varied experience.' Independent
'Keates proves to be an alarmingly erudite guide.' Sunday Telegraph
'Keates has captured the historical sweep of his career and has a
sure feel for the social milieux in which Stendhal lived ... A
biography of admirable pace and geniality.' Evening Standard
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