Over Strand and Field

Name: Over Strand and Field
Author: Gustave Flaubert

The novel revolves around a young woman's life on the coast of Normandy. It explores themes of isolation, loneliness and the human condition through her experiences and interactions with others. The narrative delves into her inner world, revealing her thoughts, emotions and desires as she navigates her daily life.

By Gustave Flaubert · First published 1846 · Genre: Travel Literature, Non-Fiction, Cultural Commentary · 12 chapters · 38,710 words

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We walked through the empty galleries and deserted rooms where spiders spin their cobwebs over the salamanders of Francis the First. One is overcome by a feeling of distress at the sight of this poverty which has no grandeur. It is not absolute ruin, with the luxury of blackened and mouldy debris, the delicate embroidery of flowers, and the drapery of waving vines undulating in the breeze, like pieces of damask. It is a conscious poverty, for it brushes its threadbare coat and endeavours to appear respectable. The floor has been repaired in one room, while in the next it has been allowed to rot. It shows the futile effort to preserve that which is dying and to bring back that which has fled. Strange to say, it is all very melancholy, but not at all imposing.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Gustave Flaubert
Date: 1846 CE
Language: English
Genres: Travel Literature, Non-Fiction, Cultural Commentary, Historical
Length: 38,710 words
Structure: 12 chapters, 420 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Genres

Travel Literature — The book is a travelogue documenting the author's journey through Brittany, focusing on observations and experiences.
Non-Fiction — The work is based on real travels and provides factual descriptions of places and events.
Cultural Commentary — The narrative includes reflections on the culture and society of the regions visited.
Historical — The text provides insights into the historical context of the locations during the time of the journey.