Sentimental Education
Author: Gustave Flaubert
For certain men the stronger their desire, the less likely they are to act.’,,With his first glimpse of Madame Arnoux, Frederic Moreau is convinced he has found his romantic destiny, but when he pursues her to Paris the young student is unable to translate his passion into decisive action. He also finds himself distracted by the equally romantic appeal of political action i….Read More
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