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ŒUVRES COMPLÈTES DE GUSTAVE FLAUBERT
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In the vibrant world of mid‑nineteenth‑century Paris, a young law clerk named Frédéric Guidé drifts between lofty ambitions and fleeting passions. He finds himself drawn into a delicate dance with the elegant Maréchale, whose charms and contradictions hint at deeper uncertainties. Their promenades through bustling boulevards, elegant cafés, and the thrilling atmosphere of the racetrack reveal a society both glittering and restless, where genteel manners mask restless desires.
Through Frédéric’s eyes, the novel captures the restless yearning of a generation seeking purpose amid shifting fortunes. The narrative balances tender moments with sharp observations of bourgeois life, painting a portrait of love that is as fragile as it is hopeful. As the characters navigate social obligations and personal aspirations, listeners are invited to feel the pulse of a city that both inspires and confines the hearts that wander its streets.
Language
fr
Duration
~7 hours (453K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Claudine Corbasson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Release date
2016-08-25
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1821–1880
Best known for Madame Bovary, he helped shape literary realism with an exacting style and a sharp eye for ordinary lives. His work still stands out for its precision, irony, and deep influence on the modern novel.
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