Sentimental Education

A young man’s romantic illusions. The betrayal of youth. The disillusionment of an era.

In Sentimental Education, Gustave Flaubert presents a masterful and often ironic portrait of a young man’s coming of age amid the social and political turmoil of mid-19th-century France. Frédéric Moreau arrives in Paris full of romantic dreams and ambition, only to be swept into a world of love affairs, political intrigue, artistic circles, and bourgeois hypocrisy during the years leading up to the 1848 Revolution. Through Frédéric’s futile pursuits of love, success, and meaning, Flaubert delivers a sharp, realistic, and deeply psychological critique of human weakness, social climbing, and the gap between romantic ideals and harsh reality.

Considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century, Sentimental Education is a landmark of literary realism and a profound meditation on the sentimental education of a generation.

• First published in 1869
• Flaubert’s final completed novel
• A cornerstone of modern realist literature

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A timeless classic for readers who appreciate masterful psychological realism and unflinching portrayals of human nature.

About the Author

Gustave Flaubert (1821–1880) was a French novelist widely regarded as one of the greatest masters of literary realism. Renowned for his meticulous style and pursuit of artistic perfection, he is best known for his masterpiece Madame Bovary. Sentimental Education stands as one of his most ambitious and influential works, showcasing his sharp insight into society, psychology, and the human condition.