Sentimental Education
by Gustave Flaubert, Robert Baldick, Geoffrey Wall
Sentimental Education by Gustave Flaubert, Robert Baldick, Geoffrey Wall holds a well received rating of 3.83 out of 5, based on 11.6K reader ratings. First published in 1869. The book spans 460 pages.
About Sentimental Education
Based on Flaubert’s own youthful passion for an older woman, Sentimental Education was described by its author as “the moral history of the men of my generation.” It follows the amorous adventures of Frederic Moreau, a law student who, returning home to Normandy from Paris, notices Mme Arnoux, a slender, dark woman several years older than himself. It is the beginning of an infatuation that will last a lifetime. He befriends her husband, an influential businessman, and as their paths cross and re-cross over the years, Mme Arnoux remains the constant, unattainable love of Moreau’s life. Blending love story, historical authenticity, and satire, Sentimental Education is one of the great French novels of the nineteenth century.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Gustave Flaubert, Robert Baldick, Geoffrey Wall |
| Published | 1869 |
| Pages | 460 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.83 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,642 |
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What genre is Sentimental Education?
Sentimental Education is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is Sentimental Education worth reading?
Based on 11.6K reader ratings, Sentimental Education has an average score of 3.83 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Sentimental Education?
Sentimental Education has 460 pages.
Who wrote Sentimental Education?
Sentimental Education was written by Gustave Flaubert, Robert Baldick, Geoffrey Wall. It was first published in 1869.
What is the ISBN for Sentimental Education?
The ISBN-13 for Sentimental Education is 9780140447970.0.
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