Flaubert's Youth 1821-1845

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 a detailed account of Flaubert's travels, including his trip to the Orient, which had a profound impact on his later works.Throughout the book, Shanks offers insight into Flaubert's creative process and the evolution of his writing style. He also provides a glimpse into the cultural and political climate of 19th century France, which shaped Flaubert's worldview and influenced his writing.Flaubert's Youth 1821-1845 is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on the early life of one of the most important writers of the 19th century. It will appeal to anyone interested in literature, history, or the creative process.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.