Sentimental Education (Autobiographical Novel) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. An autobiographical tale of romantic passion in 1848 Paris—ironic realism from revolution to the Second Empire.By Gustave Flaubert
Length22h 1m
About this audiobook
Sentimental Education (1869) traces Frédéric Moreau's passage through love, ambition, and political disillusionment in the turbulent years around the Revolution of 1848. Often read as Flaubert's great novel of failed formation, it transforms the Bildungsroman into an anatomy of hesitation, self-deception, and social drift. Its cool, exacting prose, ironic structure, and anti-romantic realism place it at the center of nineteenth-century literary modernity. Gustave Flaubert, born in Rouen in 1821, brought to the novel his lifelong devotion to stylistic precision and his skepticism toward bourgeois ideals. The book draws on his own youthful infatuation with Élisa Schlesinger, transposed into Frédéric's idealized passion for Madame Arnoux. Flaubert's political detachment and acute observation of post-1848 France also shape the novel's unsparing view of history as confusion rather than heroic progress. This is an essential work for readers interested in realism, modern narrative form, and the psychology of disappointed desire. Those who admire Madame Bovary will find here a broader, more historical canvas, equally rigorous and perhaps even more quietly devastating.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to 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
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length22 hrs 1 min
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 11, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6Sentimental Education (Autobiographical Novel) (pt. 1)
7Sentimental Education (Autobiographical Novel) (pt. 2)
8Sentimental Education (Autobiographical Novel) (pt. 3)
9Sentimental Education (Autobiographical Novel) (pt. 4)
10Sentimental Education (Autobiographical Novel) (pt. 5)
11Sentimental Education (Autobiographical Novel) (pt. 6)
12Sentimental Education (Autobiographical Novel) (pt. 7)
13Sentimental Education (Autobiographical Novel) (pt. 8)
14Sentimental Education (Autobiographical Novel) (pt. 9)
15Analysis
16Reflection
17Memorable Quotes
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