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.
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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length70 hrs 52 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Novels:
60Chapter VI. Revolt of the People.
2Part I
61Chapter VII. “Unlucky in Love.”
3Chapter One
62Chapter VIII. New Diversions.
4Chapter Two
63Chapter IX. Sons of the Church.
5Chapter Three
64Chapter X. Lessons in Art and Science.
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6Chapter Four
65Conference
7Chapter Five
66Chapter I. A Promising Pupil.
8Chapter Six
67Chapter II. Damon and Pythias.
9Chapter Seven
68Chapter III. Sentiment and Passion.
10Chapter Eight
69Chapter IV. The Inexpressible She!
11Chapter Nine
70Chapter V. “Love Knoweth No Laws.”
12Part II
71Chapter VI. Blighted Hopes.
13Chapter One
72Chapter VII. A Change of Fortune.
14Chapter Two
73Chapter VIII. Frederick Entertains
15Chapter Three
74Chapter IX. The Friend of the Family.
16Chapter Four
75Chapter X. At the Races.
17Chapter Five
76Chapter XI. A Dinner and a Duel.
18Chapter Six
77Chapter XII. Little Louise Grows Up.
19Chapter Seven
78Chapter XIII. Rosanette as a Lovely Turk.
20Chapter Eight
79Chapter XIV. The Barricade. (pt. 1)
21Chapter Nine
80Chapter XIV. The Barricade. (pt. 2)
22Chapter Ten
81Chapter XV. “How Happy Could I Be With Either.”
23Chapter Eleven
82Chapter XVI. Unpleasant News from Rosanette.
24Chapter Twelve
83Chapter XVII. A Strange Betrothal.
25Chapter Thirteen
84Chapter XVIII. An Auction.
26Chapter Fourteen
85Chapter XIX. A Bitter-Sweet Reunion.
27Chapter Fifteen
86Chapter XX. “Wait Till You Come to Forty Year.”
28Part III
87The Temptation of Saint Anthony
29Chapter One
88Chapter I. A Holy Saint.
30Chapter Two
89Chapter II. The Temptation of Love and Power.
31Chapter Three
90Chapter III. The Disciple, Hilarion.
32Chapter Four
91Chapter IV. The Fiery Trial.
33Chapter Five
92Chapter V. All Gods, All Religions.
34Chapter Six
93Chapter VI. The Mystery of Space.
35Chapter Seven
94Chapter VII. The Chimera and the Sphinx.
36Chapter Eight
95Short Stories:
37Chapter Nine
96November
38Chapter Ten
97A Simple Heart
39Chapter Eleven
98Chapter I
40Chapter I THE FEAST
99Chapter II
41Chapter II AT SICCA
100Chapter III
42Chapter III SALAMMBO
101Chapter IV
43Chapter IV BENEATH THE WALLS OF CARTHAGE
102Chapter V
44Chapter V TANITH
103Saint Julian the Hospitalier
45Chapter VI HANNO
104Chapter I THE CURSE
46Chapter VII HAMILCAR BARCA
105Chapter II THE CRIME
47Chapter VIII THE BATTLE OF THE MACARAS
106Chapter III THE REPARATION
48Chapter IX IN THE FIELD
107Herodias
49Chapter X THE SERPENT
108Chapter I
50Chapter XI IN THE TENT
109Chapter II
51Chapter XII THE AQUEDUCT
110Chapter III
52Chapter XIII MOLOCH
111The Dance of Death
53Chapter XIV THE PASS OF THE HATCHET
112Studies and Literary Criticism:
54Chapter XV MATHO
113Gustave Flaubert: A Study by Guy de Maupassant
55Chapter I. Kindred Souls.
114Extracts from Virginia Woolf’s diary
56Chapter II. Experiments in Agriculture.
115Extract from ‘Essays in London and Elsewhere’ by Henry James
57Chapter III. Amateur Chemists.
116Extracts from ‘Phoenix: The Posthumous Papers’ by D.H. Lawrence
58Chapter IV. Researches in Archæology.
117Extract from ‘Figures of Several Countries’ by Arthur Symons
59Chapter V. Romance and the Drama.
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