Over Strand and Field: A Record of Travel through Brittany
Enriched edition. Journeying Through Brittany with a Literary MasterBy Gustave Flaubert
Length4h 57m
About this audiobook
In "Over Strand and Field: A Record of Travel through Brittany," Gustave Flaubert embarks on a meticulous exploration of Brittany, showcasing his hallmark literary style characterized by rich imagery and an acute attention to detail. The book captures his observations of the landscape, culture, and the people of this evocative region of France, merging travelogue with novelistic prose. Flaubert, known for his critical eye and deep psychological insight, employs a blend of personal reflection and vivid description, allowing readers to experience the nuances of Brittany through his keen observations and philosophical musings, emerging as both a historical document and a literary tapestry. Flaubert's passion for literature and travel profoundly influenced his writing. His extensive travels throughout Europe, coupled with a deep-seated fascination for the nuances of human experience and character, culminated in this work. The backdrop of the mid-19th century, marked by shifting cultural landscapes and the quest for authenticity in art, also shaped his approach, providing a keen lens through which he viewed the regions he traversed. This book is highly recommended for readers seeking a profound understanding of Brittany beyond its geographical beauty. Flaubert's eloquent prose not only captures the essence of a place but also invites readers to reflect on their relationship with landscapes and cultures. "Over Strand and Field" serves as both an enlightening journey and a poignant examination of human connection to place, making it an essential read for lovers of literary travel and history.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreTravel
Length4 hrs 57 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 12, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
6Over Strand and Field: A Record of Travel through Brittany (pt. 1)
2Introduction
7Over Strand and Field: A Record of Travel through Brittany (pt. 2)
3Synopsis
8Analysis
4Historical Context
9Reflection
5Author Biography
10Memorable Quotes
Madame Bovary (texto completo, con índice activo) (Anotado)Gustave Flaubert14h 51m$2 · $0.00
Un coeur simple (Annoté)Gustave Flaubert2h 52m$2 · $0.00
Greatest Works of Gustave Flaubert: Madame Bovary, Sentimental Education, November, A Simple Heart, Herodias and more (Annotated)Gustave Flaubert72h 3m$2 · $0.00
BOUVARD & PÉCUCHET (Annotated)Gustave Flaubert14h 1m$2 · $0.00
Salammbô - A Historical Novel (Complete Edition) (Annotated)Gustave Flaubert13h 44m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Works: Novels, Short Stories, Plays, Memoirs and Letters (Annotated)Gustave Flaubert192h 54m$2 · $0.00
Bouvard and Pécuchet (A Satirical Novel) (Annotated)Gustave Flaubert14h$2 · $0.00
Madame Bovary + Salammbô + Sentimental Education (3 Unabridged Classics) (Annotated)Gustave Flaubert46h 59m$2 · $0.00
Trois contesGustave Flaubert4h 42m$2 · $0.00
مدام بوفاريGustave Flaubert11h 47m$3 · $0.00
Bouvard y PécuchetGustave Flaubert, Jorge Fondebrider29h 24m$12 · $0.00
Madame Bovary (Bilingual Edition: English-French)Gustave Flaubert27h 6m$1 · $0.00
BOUVARD & PÉCUCHETGustave Flaubert13h 33m$1 · $0.00
A Simple SoulGustave Flaubert2h 35m$2 · $0.00
The Correspondence of George Sand and Gustave FlaubertGustave Flaubert, George Sand13h 20m$1 · $0.00
Gesammelte Werke: Romane + Erzählungen + Memoiren + ReiseberichteGustave Flaubert67h 29m$1 · $0.00
Bouvard et PécuchetGustave Flaubert7h 22m$1 · $0.00
Gesammelte Werke: Romane + Erzählungen + Memoiren + BriefeGustave Flaubert67h 30m$1 · $0.00
Sentimental Education (Autobiographical Novel) (Annotated)Gustave Flaubert22h 1m$2 · $0.00
Sun & SsukgatMichelle Jungmin Bang6h 28m$24 · $0.00
The Complete Travel Sketches and Memoirs of Washington Irving: Tales of The Alhambra, Abbotsford and Newstead Abby, A Tour on the Prairies & Tales of a Traveler (Annotated)Washington Irving45h 21m$2 · $0.00
The Count of Monte CristoAlexandre Dumas43h 7m$14 · $0.00
Will's Red CoatTom Ryan8h 23m$26 · $0.00
South! - The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition, 1914-1917 (Annotated)Ernest Henry Shackleton17h 9m$2 · $0.00
John Muir's Incredible Travel MemoirsJohn Muir46h 27m$2 · $0.00
Here Is New YorkE. B. White1h 1m$5
The Travelling ApeMichael Mackay Richards12h 24m$25
Little PrincesConor Grennan9h 38m$29 · $0.00
Farthest North (The Complete Two-Volume Edition) (Annotated)Fridtjof Nansen31h 50m$2 · $0.00
We are Soldiers StillHarold G. Moore, Joseph L. Galloway7h 46m$26 · $0.00
The Road to San DonatoRobert Cocuzzo7h 29m$17 · $0.00
Around the World in 60 SecondsNuseir Yassin7h 48m$26 · $0.00
The Midwest Survival GuideCharlie Berens6h 6m$24 · $0.00
Local WondersTed Kooser6h 21m$14 · $0.00
A Haunted Road AtlasChristine Schiefer, Em Schulz6h 46m$17
Over the Edge of the WorldLaurence Bergreen6h 14m$24 · $0.00
The Worst Journey in the WorldApsley Cherry-Garrard20h 5m$32
What Really Happened In WuhanSharri Markson16h 28m$40 · $0.00
Sailing Alone around the WorldJoshua Slocum7h 25m$17
You may also like
A world of green hills : Observations of nature and human nature in the Blue RidgeBradford Torrey5h 48m$2 · $0.00
Roman Holidays, and OthersWilliam Dean Howells8h 46m$2 · $0.00
The Country of Sir Walter ScottCharles S. Olcott10h 50m$2 · $0.00
The English LakesA. G. Bradley23m$2 · $0.00
Pictures in UmbriaKatharine S. Macquoid3h 40m$2 · $0.00
The Cornish Coast (South) , and the Isles of ScillyCharles G. Harper6h 34m$2 · $0.00
Glimpses of BengalRabindranath Tagore2h 55m$2 · $0.00
Beatrix Potter - Ultimate Collection: 22 Books With Complete Original IllustrationsBeatrix Potter4h 53m$1 · $0.00
Due North; or, Glimpses of Scandinavia and RussiaMaturin M. Ballou5h 44m$2 · $0.00
An Unsentimental Journey through CornwallDinah Maria Mulock Craik3h 13m$2 · $0.00
In the Heart of the Vosges and Other Sketches by a "Devious Traveller"Matilda Betham-Edwards5h 46m$2 · $0.00
Vignettes: A Miniature Journal of Whim and SentimentHubert Crackanthorpe1h 33m$1 · $0.00
The Hardy CountryCharles G. Harper7h 33m$1 · $0.00
Happy EnglandMarcus B. Huish3h 57m$2 · $0.00
Th' Barrel OrganEdwin Waugh38m$2 · $0.00
Glimpses of Three CoastsHelen Hunt Jackson14h 57m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Poetical Works of Robert Louis StevensonRobert Louis Stevenson5h 58m$2 · $0.00
Winged Wheels in FranceMichael Myers Shoemaker5h 33m$2 · $0.00
The Hardy CountryCharles G. Harper8h 6m$2 · $0.00
LeinsterStephen Lucius Gwynn49m$1 · $0.00