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.
Satire
Psychological
Antihero
Rebellion
Poetic
Mythology
Political Intrigue
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★★ (5.0) (1)
GenreBiography and Memoir, Literary Classics
Length1 hr 8 mins
Publish dateJan 16, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
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
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
