Flaubert's Youth 1821-1845 is a biographical work by Lewis Piaget Shanks that delves into the early life of the renowned French novelist Gustave Flaubert. The book covers Flaubert's formative years, from his birth in 1821 to his early adulthood in 1845. Shanks explores Flaubert's family background, his education, and his early literary influences. He also examines Flaubert's personal relationships and the impact they had on his writing. The book provides...