A Sentimental Education (Masterplots, Revised Second Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: Gustave Flaubert
- First Published: 1869
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Naturalism
- Time of Work: Nineteenth century
- Setting: France
- Principal Characters: Frederic Moreau, Monsieur Arnoux, Madame Arnoux, Monsieur Dambreuse, Madame Dambreuse, Rosanette, Deslauriers, Louise Roque
- Genres: Long fiction, Naturalistic literature
- Subjects: France or French people, Love or romance, Nineteenth century, Friendship, Paris, Obsession, Adultery, Students or student life
- Locales: Paris, France
The Story:
In 1840, the boat down the Seine to Nogent had among its passengers Frederic Moreau, who was returning home after finishing his course at the Collège de Sens and who had the prospect of a long vacation before beginning his law studies. Seeing on the boat an older man whose conversation was eagerly followed by a group of admirers, Frederic drew closer to hear what was being said. In a most worldly fashion, Monsieur Arnoux was holding forth on the subject of women. He noticed Frederic in the circle, and, after making the young man’s acquaintance, the two promenaded...
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