The Pursuit of Style and the Realist RevolutionAlex Omberg
Length1h 8m
About this audiobook
THE MARTYR OF STYLE
Gustave Flaubert famously sought "le mot juste"—the perfect word—at any cost. In this rigorous study, Alex Omberg examines the writer who removed his own personality from the page to birth the Realist Revolution.
Inside, you will discover:
The "shouting test" and the obsession with rhythm.
The structural genius of Madame Bovary and free indirect discourse.
The paralysis of a generation in Sentimental Education.
The encyclopedia of human stupidity in Bouvard and Pecuchet.
Discover why Flaubert remains the "writer's writer" and the invisible force behind modern fiction.
Master the art of objectivity.
I publish audiobooks dedicated to philosophy and the biographies of literary giants. Also known as "The Philosophy School," my work focuses on substance and clarity. I aim to provide professional, thorough overviews that explain ideas and lives simply, without talking down to the listener. Whether exploring Stoicism or the world of Virginia Woolf, you will find reliable narratives here. To stay updated on new releases, please subscribe to my mailing list using the link in the personal website section.View all by Alex Omberg
