Sentimental Education: The Story Of A Young Man (1922) - Hardcover

by Gustave Flaubert (Author), Dora Knowles Ranous (Editor)

Sentimental Education: The Story Of A Young Man is a novel written by the renowned French author Gustave Flaubert in 1869. The book tells the story of Frederic Moreau, a young man from a bourgeois family who is trying to find his place in the world during the tumultuous years of the French Revolution in the mid-19th century. The novel is set in Paris and follows Frederic's journey as he falls in love with a married woman named Madame Arnoux, who becomes the object of his romantic obsession. The story explores the themes of love, passion, and desire, as well as the social and political issues of the time. As Frederic navigates his way through the complex social hierarchy of Paris, he encounters a variety of characters, including artists, politicians, and revolutionaries. Along the way, he experiences both success and failure, love and heartbreak, and ultimately learns valuable lessons about life and love. Sentimental Education is considered to be one of Flaubert's finest works and is widely regarded as a masterpiece of French literature. The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of Parisian life, its complex characters, and its exploration of the human condition. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.