Sentimental Education begins with the hero - Frederic Moreau - leaving Paris and returning to the provinces and his mother. Part love story, part historical novel and satire it tells of how Moreau is driven by passion for an unattainable older woman. His 'sentimental education' turns out to be more of an anxious quest than a happy one, echoing Flaubert's own life experience of unrequited love. Packed with vivid detail and characterised by its historical authenticity, the book was described by Flaubert as 'the moral history of the men of my generation'.
Gustave Flaubert
Gustave Flaubert was a French novelist known for his meticulous attention to detail and precise prose style. He is best known for his novel "Madame Bovary," which is considered a masterpiece of realist fiction. Flaubert's work often focused on the flaws and limitations of human nature, and he is credited with helping to popularize the realist movement in literature. His dedication to craft and pursuit of perfection in his writing has had a lasting impact on the development of the modern novel.
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