Œuvres complètes de Gustave Flaubert, tome 4: L'éducation sentimentale, v. 2
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This is the second half of Flaubert's epic story about Frédéric Moreau. We pick up with him as a young man in Paris, full of vague artistic dreams and a deep, unrequited love for an older married woman, Madame Arnoux. The plot follows him over years as he drifts. He dabbles in law, tries writing, inherits some money, and loses it. He gets tangled up in a revolution and in several unsatisfying romantic affairs. All the while, his idealized love for Madame Arnoux remains his emotional center, even as real life keeps getting in the way.
Why You Should Read It
Flaubert is famous for his razor-sharp, unsentimental eye. He doesn't judge Frédéric; he just shows us his life, with all its hesitations and self-deceptions. Reading it feels like looking in a brutally clear mirror. Have you ever made a choice because it was easy, not because it was right? Have you ever clung to an old dream because you were afraid to find a new one? Frédéric does all of that. It’s not always comfortable to watch, but it’s incredibly real. The backdrop of a society crumbling into revolution makes his personal inertia even more striking.
Final Verdict
This isn't a book for someone who needs a fast-paced plot or a classic hero. It's for anyone who has ever felt adrift, who has questioned their own ambition, or who appreciates stunningly precise writing about human flaws. Perfect for readers who loved the melancholy realism of 'Madame Bovary' or the existential drift in novels like 'The Moviegoer.' Be prepared to see a little bit of yourself in Frédéric, for better or worse.
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