Author: Flaubert, Gustave
Synopsis:
'Bouvard and Pécuchet: A Tragi-comic Novel of Bourgeois Life, part 1' by Gustave Flaubert follows the misadventures of two middle-aged clerks, Bouvard and Pécuchet, who decide to abandon their mundane lives and pursue knowledge and enlightenment. As they delve into various fields of study, from agriculture to literature, their attempts at self-improvement lead to comical and often disastrous results. From failed experiments to absurd encounters, the duo's journey becomes a satirical exploration of the limitations of human understanding and the absurdity of bourgeois aspirations.
Genres: Satire, Comedy, Tragedy
Themes: The pursuit of knowledge, the limitations of human understanding, the absurdity of bourgeois life
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