Flaubert-Sand: The Correspondence

by George Sand, Gustave Flaubert, George and Gustave Flaubert Sand

Book Overview

Gustave Flaubert (1821-1880) was an influential French writer who was perhaps the leading exponent of literary realism of his country. He is known especially for his first published novel, Madame... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0679418989
• ISBN13: 9780679418986
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
• Length: 428 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.8" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Bovary Madness

If you have the time, then yes, read these letters from the great French author himself. Can't remember if Vol 1 or 2 speaks most about his writing method and beliefs on writing. You can probably get them elsewhere in a how to book, but you certainly won't seem as literate and as smart at your local koffi shop with them as you will with this book--and you can always put some brandy or cognac in your cup whilst hazily reading these beautiful letters.