〈Classics to read in English _ Sentimental Education Or, The History of a Young Man. Volume 1 by Gustave Flaubert〉
Sentimental Education, also known as The Education of a Sentimental Man or The History of a Young Man, is a novel written by Gustave Flaubert and published in 1869.
The novel is known for its exploration of the complexities of human relationships and the psychological depth of its characters. Flaubert's style is characterized by precise, detailed descriptions and an ability to capture the nuances of human emotion and behavior.
요약
소설은 1840년대 프랑스의 정치적, 사회적 격변을 배경으로 사랑, 욕망, 야망, 환멸과 같은 주제를 다루고 있다.
모로는 파리로 가는 배 여행에서 만난 아르누 부인이라는 아름다운 유부녀에게 반해 소설의 대부분을 그녀의 부재에도 불구하고 그녀를 쫓는 데 보낸다. 그 과정에서 그는 교활한 창녀 Rosanette와 젊고 순진한 Louise를 포함한 다른 여성들과도 만나게 되는데…
Summary
The novel deals with themes such as love, desire, ambition, and disillusionment against the backdrop of political and social upheaval in France in the 1840s.
Moreau falls in love with a beautiful married woman named Madame Artnoux whom she meets on her boat trip to Paris, and spends much of her novel pursuing her despite her absence. Along the way he also meets other women, including the cunning prostitute Rosanette and the young and innocent Louise...
