Œuvres de jeunesse inédites. II: 1839-1842. Œuvres diverses.—Novembre. by Flaubert
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"Œuvres de jeunesse inédites. II: 1839-1842. Œuvres diverses.—Novembre" by Gustave Flaubert is a collection of unpublished works likely written during the early 19th century. This volume includes various essays and reflections that explore themes of art, commerce, and the existential struggles of humanity. Flaubert delves into the conflict between artistic expression and the utilitarian values of society, with a particular emphasis on the role of poetry and the arts in fulfilling the
deeper needs of the human spirit. The opening of this work presents an impassioned discourse on the perceived triviality of the arts in comparison to the dominance of commerce and materialism in society. Flaubert argues fervently that while many people devalue art as merely a pastime or ornamental distraction, the true worth of poetry and artistic endeavor lies in their ability to nourish the soul and elevate human experience. Through dialogues that touch upon both the joys and contradictions inherent in the pursuit of knowledge, Flaubert's exploration invites readers to contemplate the deeper truths of existence, the nature of creativity, and the interwoven fates of the artist and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Flaubert, Gustave, 1821-1880 |
|---|---|
| Title | Œuvres de jeunesse inédites. II: 1839-1842. Œuvres diverses.—Novembre. |
| Alternate Title | Oeuvres de jeunesse inédites. II: 1839-1842. Oeuvres diverses.—Novembre. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Novembre_(Flaubert) |
| Credits | Michael Roe, Hans Pieterse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French literature -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 65111 |
| Release Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 557 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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