A Sentimental Education

Name: A Sentimental Education
Author: Gustave Flaubert

Sentimental Education is a novel by Gustave Flaubert, first published in 1869. It tells the story of Frédéric Moreau, a young man of 19 who is coming of age in the tumultuous period of the French Revolution of 1848. Frédéric is a romantic idealist, and his story follows his journey of self-discovery as he moves from Paris to the provinces and back again. Along the way, he experiences a series of romantic entanglements, including a passionate affair with the married Madame Arnoux. He also meets a variety of characters, including the ambitious and unscrupulous Dambreuse, the idealistic Deslauriers, and the mysterious Rosanette. The novel is a study of the effects of the French Revolution on the lives of the French people, and of the moral and social changes that occurred during this period. It is also a meditation on the nature of love, and on the power of sentiment and emotion to shape our lives.

By Gustave Flaubert · First published 1869 · Genre: Realistic Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction · 20 chapters · 174,353 words

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On the 15th of September, 1840, about six o'clock in the morning, the _Ville de Montereau_, just on the point of starting, was sending forth great whirlwinds of smoke, in front of the Quai St. Bernard.

People came rushing on board in breathless haste. The traffic was obstructed by casks, cables, and baskets of linen. The sailors answered nobody. People jostled one another. Between the two paddle-boxes was piled up a heap of parcels; and the uproar was drowned in the loud hissing of the steam, which, making its way through the plates of sheet-iron, enveloped everything in a white cloud, while the bell at the prow kept ringing continuously.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Gustave Flaubert
Date: 1869 CE
Language: English
Genres: Realistic Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction, Classical Literature
Length: 174,353 words
Structure: 20 chapters, 6,313 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Realistic Fiction — A Sentimental Education is a realistic novel that follows the life of Frédéric Moreau, a young man who is coming of age in 19th century France. The novel is set in a realistic world and follows Frédéric's journey as he navigates the complexities of life and love.
Romance — A Sentimental Education is a romantic novel that follows the life of Frédéric Moreau, a young man who is coming of age in 19th century France. The novel follows Frédéric's journey as he navigates the complexities of life and love, and explores themes of love, loss, and heartbreak.
Historical Fiction — A Sentimental Education is a historical novel set in 19th century France. The novel follows Frédéric Moreau, a young man who is coming of age in this period, and explores the social and political issues of the time.
Classical Literature — A Sentimental Education is a classic novel written by Gustave Flaubert. The novel follows Frédéric Moreau, a young man who is coming of age in 19th century France, and explores themes of love, loss, and heartbreak.