The Greatest Works of Gustave Flaubert: Madame Bovary, Senitmental Education, November, A Simple Heart, Herodias and more (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Realism, Desire, and DisillusionBy Gustave Flaubert
Length72h 5m
About this audiobook
Gathering Flaubert's major fiction—from the devastating provincial anatomy of Madame Bovary to the historical disillusionment of Sentimental Education, the youthful introspection of November, and the lapidary tales A Simple Heart and Herodias—this collection displays the full range of his art. Its prose is exacting, ironic, and sensuous, shaped by Flaubert's famous pursuit of "le mot juste." Situated between Romantic inheritance and modern realism, these works expose desire, faith, politics, and bourgeois self-deception with a discipline that helped redefine the European novel. Gustave Flaubert (1821–1880), born in Rouen to a family connected with medicine and provincial respectability, became one of the nineteenth century's most rigorous literary craftsmen. His travels in the Near East, his retreat from conventional public life, and his legal prosecution for Madame Bovary all sharpened his suspicion of cliché, sentimentality, and social hypocrisy. His work reflects both intimate psychological knowledge and a nearly scientific devotion to form. This volume is highly recommended for readers seeking the foundations of modern narrative art. It offers not only Flaubert's masterpieces but also the evolution of a mind that transformed realism into a severe, beautiful, and enduring literary method.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.5 (11)
Includes Amazon
GenreLiterary Classics
Length72 hrs 5 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 11, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Greatest Works of Gustave Flaubert: Madame Bovary, Senitmental Education, November, A Simple Heart, Herodias and more (Annotated)
26Chapter Seven
2Introduction
27Chapter Eight
3Author Biography
28Chapter Nine
4Historical Context
29Chapter Ten
5Synopsis (Selection)
30Chapter Eleven
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6The Greatest Works of Gustave Flaubert: Madame Bovary, Senitmental Education, November, A Simple Heart, Herodias and more
31Chapter Twelve
7Novels:
32Chapter Thirteen
8Madame Bovary
33Chapter Fourteen
9Part I
34Chapter Fifteen
10Chapter One
35Part III
11Chapter Two
36Chapter One
12Chapter Three
37Chapter Two
13Chapter Four
38Chapter Three
14Chapter Five
39Chapter Four
15Chapter Six
40Chapter Five
16Chapter Seven
41Chapter Six
17Chapter Eight
42Chapter Seven
18Chapter Nine
43Chapter Eight
19Part II
44Chapter Nine
20Chapter One
45Chapter Ten
21Chapter Two
46Chapter Eleven
22Chapter Three
47Salammbô
23Chapter Four
48Chapter I THE FEAST
24Chapter Five
49Chapter II AT SICCA
25Chapter Six
50Chapter III SALAMMBO
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