Flaubert's Youth 1821-1845

Flaubert's Youth 1821-1845 is a biography written by Lewis Piaget Shanks that explores the early life of the French author Gustave Flaubert. The book covers Flaubert's childhood, education, and formative years leading up to the publication of his first novel, Madame Bovary. Shanks delves into Flaubert's family background, his relationships with his parents and siblings, and his experiences as a student in Rouen and Paris. The book also examines Flaubert's literary influences and his early attempts at writing, including his unfinished novel The Temptation of Saint Anthony. Throughout the biography, Shanks provides insights into Flaubert's character and his development as a writer, shedding light on the experiences and influences that shaped his literary career.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.