
Length70h 52m
About this audiobook
Gustave Flaubert's "The Collected Works" is an exquisite compilation that showcases his pioneering contributions to literary realism, characterized by meticulous attention to style and form. This anthology encompasses his most significant narratives, including the renowned "Madame Bovary," where Flaubert delves into the intricacies of desire and disillusionment within the bourgeois society of 19th-century France. His masterful use of irony, psychological depth, and vivid imagery lends a rich texture to the text, inviting readers to engage with profound themes of obsession, societal constraints, and the pursuit of authenticity amidst the banalities of life. Flaubert, a central figure in the literary scene of his time, was influenced by his rigorous artistic ideals and the tumultuous sociopolitical climate of France. His dedication to precision and the pursuit of beauty in language stemmed from an early literary ambition, shaped by his education and the writings of contemporaries such as Balzac and Stendhal. Flaubert's lifelong struggle against the limitations of narrative and his quest for the 'moral of style' are evident throughout this collection, affirming his legacy as a master craftsman of language. "The Collected Works" is highly recommended for readers seeking to explore the depth of human experience through Flaubert's incisive lens. This anthology not only serves as an introduction to his oeuvre but also offers seasoned readers a chance to immerse themselves in the stylistic and thematic richness inherent in Flaubert's writing. A critical read for anyone interested in the evolution of modern literature and the psychology of character.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length70 hrs 52 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Novels:
26Chapter Fourteen
2Part I
27Chapter Fifteen
3Chapter One
28Part III
4Chapter Two
29Chapter One
5Chapter Three
30Chapter Two
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6Chapter Four
31Chapter Three
7Chapter Five
32Chapter Four
8Chapter Six
33Chapter Five
9Chapter Seven
34Chapter Six
10Chapter Eight
35Chapter Seven
11Chapter Nine
36Chapter Eight
12Part II
37Chapter Nine
13Chapter One
38Chapter Ten
14Chapter Two
39Chapter Eleven
15Chapter Three
40Chapter I THE FEAST
16Chapter Four
41Chapter II AT SICCA
17Chapter Five
42Chapter III SALAMMBO
18Chapter Six
43Chapter IV BENEATH THE WALLS OF CARTHAGE
19Chapter Seven
44Chapter V TANITH
20Chapter Eight
45Chapter VI HANNO
21Chapter Nine
46Chapter VII HAMILCAR BARCA
22Chapter Ten
47Chapter VIII THE BATTLE OF THE MACARAS
23Chapter Eleven
48Chapter IX IN THE FIELD
24Chapter Twelve
49Chapter X THE SERPENT
25Chapter Thirteen
50Chapter XI IN THE TENT