Sentimental Education; Or, The History of a Young Man. Volume 1 by Gustave Flaubert
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| Author | Flaubert, Gustave, 1821-1880 |
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| Title | Sentimental Education; Or, The History of a Young Man. Volume 1 |
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| Summary | "Sentimental Education; Or, The History of a Young Man. Volume 1" by Gustave Flaubert is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows a young man named Frederick Moreau, who is navigating the complexities of love and ambition in a rapidly changing society. As he yearns for a deeper connection, mainly with the elusive Madame Arnoux, Frederick's journey is interspersed with reflections on youth, aspiration, and the nature of sentimental relationships. The opening of the novel introduces Frederick as he embarks on a boat journey, filled with thoughts of loss and longing. Back home, he grapples with the mundane aspects of his life, anticipating the inheritance expected from an uncle. As he travels, Frederick becomes infatuated with a mysterious woman on the boat, who reminds him of the passions that he has yet to fulfill. This encounter sets the tone for Frederick’s exploratory and often tumultuous quest for love and meaning, while also hinting at the societal expectations and personal aspirations that will shape his experiences throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Married women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Young men -- Fiction |
| Subject | Paris (France) -- Fiction |
| Subject | France -- History -- February Revolution, 1848 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Unrequited love -- Fiction |
| Subject | Paris (France) -- History -- June Days, 1848 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34828 |
| Release Date | Jan 2, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 24, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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