Gustave Flaubert

By Alex OmbergThe Pursuit of Style and the Realist Revolution

Biography and Memoir

Literary Classics

Length1h 8m

About this book

Summary

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.

Book information

Rating

★★★★★ (5.0) (1)

Genre

Biography and Memoir, Literary Classics

Length

1 hr 8 mins

Publish date

Jan 16, 2026

Language

English

About the Author

Alex Omberg

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 Audiobooks by Alex Omberg

1Introduction: The Martyr of Style

5Chapter 4: Salammbô

2Chapter 1: The Gueuloir and Le Mot Juste

6Chapter 5: Bouvard and Pécuchet

3Chapter 2: Madame Bovary

7Conclusion: The Invisible Author

4Chapter 3: Sentimental Education