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Literary Fiction· France

Bouvard and Pécuchet

by Gustave Flaubert
Aggregate Editorial Score35/100
Times Literary Supplement
Published 1881396 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Gustave Flaubert's Bouvard and Pécuchet (1881) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. Two Parisian copy-clerks retire to the country and successively attempt every branch of human knowledge, failing at each. Flaubert's posthumous comic masterpiece is a devastating satire on bourgeois intellectual pretension. Themes of knowledge, mediocrity, comedy run through the work. The book has received recognition from Times Literary Supplement 1881.

Book Details

AuthorGustave Flaubert
Published1881
Country of Origin🇫🇷 France
LanguageEnglish
Pages396
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9781590171646
Editorial Score35/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇫🇷 France

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Awards & Recognition

Times Literary Supplement
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188112
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Gustave Flaubert
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bouvard and Pécuchet about?

Two Parisian copy-clerks retire to the country and successively attempt every branch of human knowledge, failing at each. Flaubert's posthumous comic masterpiece is a devastating satire on bourgeois intellectual pretension.

Who wrote Bouvard and Pécuchet?

Bouvard and Pécuchet was written by Gustave Flaubert, from France. First published in 1881.

What awards has Bouvard and Pécuchet won?

Bouvard and Pécuchet has received the following awards and honours: Times Literary Supplement 1881.

Is Bouvard and Pécuchet worth reading?

Bouvard and Pécuchet is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 12/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in knowledge, mediocrity, comedy.

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What category is Bouvard and Pécuchet?

Bouvard and Pécuchet is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Bouvard and Pécuchet from?

Bouvard and Pécuchet originates from France's literary tradition. Explore more books from France on our country page.

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