"Sentimental Education; Or, The History of a Young Man. Volume 1" by Gustave Flaubert is a tale set in 19th century Europe that explores a young man’s tangled web of love and dreams amidst societal shifts. Frederick Moreau, the main character, navigates life’s complexities as he longs for a meaningful relationship, especially with the enigmatic Madame Arnoux. He is a young man who is on a boat, full of longing. The story reflects on the themes of youth, desires, and the nuances of sentimental relationships. Early on, a boat trip stirs up feelings of loss and sets the stage for his ongoing quest for love and meaning. Later, and waiting on an inheritance, Frederick develops an infatuation that promises passion, but it may also alter his path.
Sentimental Education; Or, The History of a Young Man. Volume 1
By Gustave Flaubert
Craving love and driven by ambition, a young man's path is forever altered by an encounter on a boat.
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About the AuthorGustave Flaubert was a French novelist. He has been considered the leading exponent of literary realism in his country and abroad. According to the literary theorist Kornelije Kvas, "in Flaubert, realism strives for formal perfection, so the presentation of reality tends to be neutral, emphasizing the values and importance of style as an objective method of presenting reality". He is known especially for his debut novel Madame Bovary (1857), his Correspondence, and his scrupulous devotion to his style and aesthetics. The celebrated short story writer Guy de Maupassant was a protégé of Flaubert.
Gustave Flaubert was a French novelist. He has been considered the leading exponent of literary realism in his country and abroad. According to the literary theorist Kornelije Kvas, "in Flaubert, realism strives for formal perfection, so the presentation of reality tends to be neutral, emphasizing the values and importance of style as an objective method of presenting reality". He is known especially for his debut novel Madame Bovary (1857), his Correspondence, and his scrupulous devotion to his style and aesthetics. The celebrated short story writer Guy de Maupassant was a protégé of Flaubert.
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