Gustave Flaubert Novel Sentimental Education

French author Gustave Flaubert's famous novel 'Sentimental Education'. Originally written in French. Later it was translated into other languages, including English. One of the most influential novels of the nineteenth century is 'Sentimental Education'. The novel was first published 17 November in1869. Among the contemporary writers of Flaubert, George Sand Emily Zola praised the novel. But Henry James criticized this novel. During the French Revolution of  1848, in the context of Paris, a young man's love and the emotional story has been presented in the novel. Before publishing the book, Gustave Flaubert wrote in 1864, 'I want to write about the moral history of the men of my time. Specifically, the history of their feelings. This book (Sentimental Education) is love and passion. This is the emotion that is present in the present day, but inactive. '

In this novel, Gustave shows many real characters or events. He presents many of his life here.

Story of Sentimental Education

Frédéric Moreau, the original character of the 'Sentimental Education' novel. During the French Revolution of 1848, he fell in love with a woman in her older age. Political turmoil in Paris and the unrest for Arnox in Madame's mind. Frédéric Moreau falls in love with Arnox Madame.

Moreau does not like Paris city. The silent environment has drawn him more. He lives with his childhood friend Deslauriers Charles. Charles gave him the idea that he met Arnox. After having a good relationship with her, Mme will also be friends with Moreau. Frédéric Moreau begins to study law in Paris. But due to political unrest, the city Paris's scenario changed. Moreau does not like this. He stopped going to class. Once upon a time, he meets Arnox Mme. Tell him about his own love. But Arnoux rejected him.

 A few years later, one day Mme came to meet with Frédéric Moreau. She expresses her love for Moreau. But that time Frédéric Moreau rejected older woman (Arnax Mme)offered.

About Gustave Flaubert 

Gustave Flaubert was born on 12 December 1821 in Rouen  France. Flaubert was the fifth among six siblings. His father Achille-Cléophas Flaubert was the director and the Chief surgeon of Rouen hospital. Gustave mother Anne Justin Caroline was one of best inspiration of his writings. Gustave was also a doctor. The first novel 'Madame Bovary' was published in 1857.

It took almost five years for him to write this novel. Gustave received extensive contact with the first book. But his first work was a novel named 'November'. He wrote the book in 1842. This book published later. His other books include 'Sentimental Education' (1869), 'Three Tales' (1877), 'Salammbo' (1862), 'A Simple Soul' (1877), 'November' (1842).The Temptation of Saint Anthony(1849)

Gustave Flaubert died on May 8, 1880, in Cantalou, France.