The Red and the Black · Character
M. de Maistre
A conservative writer quoted by Julien.
minor
Also known as de Maistre, My M. de Maistre
First appearance: chapter liii the clergy the forests liberty
M. de Maistre first appears in 0053 chapter liii the clergy the forests liberty.
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Mathilde’s pride—her defining trait—shatters here as she openly begs Julien for reassurance, weeping and admit…
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