Sentimental Education

This classic novel traces the emotional and intellectual development of Frédéric Moreau, a young man coming of age during the turbulent years of the 1848 French Revolution. As Frédéric navigates unrequited love, political upheaval, and the pursuit of wealth, Flaubert masterfully depicts the complexities of human ambition and desire. Often regarded as a critique of the bourgeoisie, the novel offers a poignant exploration of youthful idealism, disillusionment, and the passage into adulthood.