The crossword solution for the term THE RED AND THE BLACK, E.G. is SEAS, which stands for 'Stendhal's Epic Adventure Story'. This is a reference to the classic French novel by Stendhal, published in 1830, which follows the life of Julien Sorel, a young man from a rural family who attempts to rise socially through a combination of cunning and hard work. The title of the novel is a metaphor for the two opposing forces in Julien's life: the red representing his passionate nature and the black representing his ambition.