| Author |
Flaubert, Gustave, 1821-1880 |
| Translator |
Fischer, E. W. (Eduard Wilhelm), 1876-1960 |
| Title |
Bouvard und Pécuchet: Roman aus dem Nachlass
|
| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
|
| Credits |
Produced by Jana Srna, Reiner Ruf, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
|
| Summary |
"Bouvard und Pécuchet: Roman aus dem Nachlass" by Gustave Flaubert is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around two middle-aged clerks, Bouvard and Pécuchet, who become friends and, upon inheriting a fortune, seek to escape their mundane lives by pursuing various interests and hobbies, each influenced by the fads and ideas they encounter. The book explores themes of knowledge, education, and social aspirations in a satirical manner. The opening of the novel sets the scene on a hot day in Paris, introducing the two main characters as they meet by chance at a park bench. Bouvard is a jovial, carefree individual, while Pécuchet is more serious and introspective. They engage in a conversation about their lives, their dissatisfaction with the city, and their desires for a simpler, more fulfilling existence. As they bond over personal reflections, their mutual yearning for change becomes apparent, and their decision to dine together marks the beginning of a deeper friendship that leads to their eventual pursuit of an idyllic rural life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
|
| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
|
| Subject |
France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
|
| Subject |
Middle class -- France -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
|
| Subject |
Middle class -- France -- Retirement -- Fiction
|
| Subject |
French fiction -- Translations into German
|
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
63096 |
| Release Date |
Sep 1, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
108 downloads in the last 30 days. |
|
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
|
