Bouvard and Pécuchet: A Tragi-comic Novel of Bourgeois Life, part 1 by Flaubert

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Author Flaubert, Gustave, 1821-1880
Title Bouvard and Pécuchet: A Tragi-comic Novel of Bourgeois Life, part 1
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Summary "Bouvard and Pécuchet: A Tragi-comic Novel of Bourgeois Life" by Gustave Flaubert is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work examines the follies and absurdities of the bourgeois class through the lives of its two main characters, Bouvard and Pécuchet, who are both clerks that seek to escape the monotony of their existence. Together, they embark on various misguided pursuits, aiming to cultivate their newly acquired estate and elevate their social standing while grappling with the realities of country life. The opening of "Bouvard and Pécuchet" introduces us to the two central characters who meet by chance in a Parisian boulevard during a languid Sunday. As they strike up a conversation, a sense of camaraderie develops, rooted in their mutual dissatisfaction with urban life. They both long for a more fulfilling existence, which leads them to make plans for a new life in the countryside after Bouvard inherits a fortune. Their early encounters are filled with political discussions and humorous exchanges, setting the stage for their subsequent misadventures in agriculture and personal growth as they attempt to transform their lives on a farm, reflecting Flaubert's critical perspective on ambition, knowledge, and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject French fiction -- Translations into English
Subject Middle class -- France -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject Middle class -- France -- Retirement -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 25014
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Most Recently Updated Mar 30, 2014
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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