"Sentimental Education; Or, The History of a Young Man. Volume 2" by Gustave Flaubert is a mid-19th-century novel focused on the life of Frederick Moreau, a young man struggling with love, ambition, and social expectations in Paris. This volume begins with Frederick dealing with the fallout from past choices, especially concerning his relationships with Rosanette and Madame Arnoux, as his anger, regret, and aspirations shape his view of the future. Social gatherings and art discussions highlight the conflict between Frederick's personal desires and the demands of society and his upcoming duel with a rival reveals complex themes around friendship, rivalry, and passion that drive the story.
Sentimental Education; Or, The History of a Young Man. Volume 2
By Gustave Flaubert
Amidst societal pressures and romantic entanglements, a young man faces a duel that will shape his destiny.
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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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