https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-gustave-flaubert-library--6977388enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/01c7153eea1c453e89714f242dc5672a.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-gustave-flaubert-library--6977388Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:30:25 +0000Gustave FlaubertGood Old Classicsfeeds@spreaker.comThe Gustave Flaubert Library is a refuge for those who still believe that style is not an ornament, but a destiny. Here, books are not abridged, distorted, or hurried toward convenience; they are given whole, with the patience that art demands. Each...falsead8af324-2269-560d-8773-22550025e628serialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sentimental-education-chapter-1-a-promising-pupil--71596839https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71596839Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:22:28 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the young Frederick Moreau embarks on a contemplative river journey from Paris to his provincial home, encountering the vibrant and mysterious Arnoux family aboard the steamboat, amid the ebb and flow of social diversities and the gentle...1615false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sentimental-education-chapter-2-damon-and-pythias--71596857https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71596857Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the youthful aspirations of two friends unfold amidst the sober surroundings of college life and provincial hardship, their spirited conversations marked by dreams of intellectual riches and worldly success tempered by the realities of...980false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sentimental-education-chapter-3-sentiment-and-passion--71596847https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71596847Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which a young man arrives in Paris and navigates the complexities of social advancement, estranged acquaintances, and the idle melancholy of student life, all while fostering a fervent yet unfulfilled admiration for a distant woman. His days are...1270false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sentimental-education-chapter-4-the-inexpressible-she--71596859https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71596859Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the young and observant Frederick finds himself swept into the lively currents of Parisian society, from student unrest to the smoky, cluttered ateliers and salons of artists, critics, and dealers, where ambition, art, and intrigue...3481false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sentimental-education-chapter-5-love-knoweth-no-laws-part-1--71596836https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71596836Fri, 01 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which a young man embarks upon artistic pursuits and legal studies, while navigating the varied company of acquaintances and the stirrings of a profound, unspoken affection for a lady whose presence colours his days. Amid the earnest debates and...2895false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sentimental-education-chapter-5-love-knoweth-no-laws-part-2--71596837https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71596837Sun, 03 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which a lively public ball unfolds amidst a colourful garden setting, where various characters engage in flirtations, artistic discussions, and social ambitions, weaving a tapestry of Parisian society both vivid and subtly strained. The narrative...1795false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sentimental-education-chapter-6-blighted-hopes--71596843https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71596843Tue, 05 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which a young man, struck by sudden reverses in fortune, retreats into provincial solitude and melancholy, finding solace in the innocent companionship of a child amidst the quiet rhythms of country life. Yet, as the tides of fate shift once more,...1306false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sentimental-education-chapter-7-change-of-fortune--71596838https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71596838Thu, 07 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which a young man returns to Paris with hopes buoyed by the visions of a splendid future, only to find the city and its inhabitants transformed and tangled in the ordinary toils of life, leading him on a weary search for vanished acquaintances and...3938false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sentimental-education-chapter-8-frederick-entertains-part-1--71596851https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71596851Sat, 09 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which Frederick embarks upon a restless entrance into Parisian society, acquiring a modest mansion and inviting his old comrades to a gathering that reveals the varied opinions and ambitions of men tethered to changing fortunes and ideals. Amidst...3537false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sentimental-education-chapter-8-frederick-entertains-part-2--71596845https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71596845Mon, 11 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the complexities of desire and societal ambitions intertwine as a young man navigates the elusive affections of a captivating woman, the intrigues of a painter’s artful portraiture, and the solemn pursuits of journalistic enterprise and...2190false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sentimental-education-chapter-9-the-friend-of-the-family-part-1--71596855https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71596855Wed, 13 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which a young man becomes entangled in the troubled domestic and financial affairs of a household, observing with a mixture of admiration and sorrow the complicated dynamics between a husband, his wife, and their strained relations. Meanwhile, in...2958false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sentimental-education-chapter-9-the-friend-of-the-family-part-2--71596842https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71596842Fri, 15 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which a young man endeavours to soothe his troubled spirit through intellectual pursuits and undertakes a delicate mission to assist an embattled family, leading him to unexpected encounters amidst the earnest workings of industry and the quiet...2042false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sentimental-education-chapter-10-at-the-races--71596844https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71596844Sun, 17 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which a drive through sunlit Parisian streets leads to a lively horse-race gathering, where social diversions and complicated encounters unfold amidst the mingling of diverse characters and whispered intrigues. The evening closes in a café’s warm...1922false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sentimental-education-chapter-11-a-dinner-and-a-duel-part-1--71596850https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71596850Tue, 19 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which a simmering conflict kindles into a tense duel, surrounded by a tableau of societal figures and the delicate dance of honour, pride, and despair. The unfolding events reveal the restless spirit of youth, the fragile veneer of civility, and...2045false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sentimental-education-chapter-11-a-dinner-and-a-duel-part-2--71596861https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71596861Thu, 21 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the restless stirrings of society and personal ambition intertwine as a duel is narrowly averted, intrigues unfold beneath the shadow of financial ventures, and young Frederick navigates the delicate and often perplexing spheres of political...2348false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sentimental-education-chapter-12-little-louise-grows-up--71596848https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71596848Sat, 23 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which a restless mind balances desperate ambition against unbidden passion, seeking leverage in social advancement while wrestling with the delicate intricacies of affection and rivalry. The tender awkwardness of youth and the shadow of past...1496false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sentimental-education-chapter-13-rosanette-as-a-lovely-turk-part-1--71596860https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71596860Mon, 25 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which a return to Paris ushers in reflections on love, virtue, and the complexities of acquaintances old and new, all set against the wearying hum of political rancour and social gathering. The narrative gently unfolds amidst a cast of contrasting...3301false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sentimental-education-chapter-13-rosanette-as-a-lovely-turk-part-2--71596856https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71596856Wed, 27 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the subtle tensions of restrained affection unfold amid quiet visits and delicate exchanges, while the shadows of illness and social unrest darken the edges of their fragile idyll. As hopes rise and falter beneath the changing seasons, the...1579false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sentimental-education-chapter-14-the-barricade-part-1--71596854https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71596854Fri, 29 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the restless streets of Paris are swept by the fervour of insurrection, where barricades blaze and the old order crumbles under the tide of a people’s restless spirit, all observed by a young man both fascinated and bewildered by the...2231false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sentimental-education-chapter-14-the-barricade-part-2--71596864https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71596864Sun, 31 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which a spirited assembly of aspiring citizens gathers within a shabby chamber to debate fervently the rights of women, the future of the Republic, and the trials of political candidacy, revealing the variegated passions and follies of the...2198false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sentimental-education-chapter-14-the-barricade-part-3--71596840https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71596840Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the daily life of Frederick entwines with the bustling political unrest of Paris, revealing delicate interactions and the complex social fabric around him, while the serenity of the countryside and the grandiosity of royal châteaux offer a...2434false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sentimental-education-chapter-14-the-barricade-part-4--71596853https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71596853Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which a rustic excursion reveals the wild and enduring character of the land, setting the scene for tender moments between Frederick and Rosanette, whose pasts and affections unfold subtly amid nature’s quiet beauty. The awakening tumult of civil...1163false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sentimental-education-chapter-15-how-happy-could-i-be-with-either--71596852https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71596852Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which a gathering at Madame Dambreuse’s elegant residence weaves together the ardours and intrigues of love, society’s whispered judgments, and spirited discussions on politics and art, revealing the fragile alliances and veiled tensions threading...2214false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sentimental-education-chapter-16-unpleasant-news-from-rosanette--71596841https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71596841Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which Frederick's days unfold between the soft radiance of Rosanette's presence and the stirring complexities of his encounters with Madame Arnoux and Madame Dambreuse, set against the backdrop of Parisian society and its restless political...2374false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sentimental-education-chapter-17-a-strange-betrothal-part-1--71596863https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71596863Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the industrious and astute advocate Deslauriers manoeuvres the political and social currents to aid Frederick’s candidature, while the ailing and imperious M. Dambreuse faces his decline amidst the uneasy attentions of Madame Dambreuse and...2380false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sentimental-education-chapter-17-a-strange-betrothal-part-2--71596849https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71596849Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the wearisome routine of domestic care and social subterfuge reveals the fragile intricacies of love and debt among a circle bound by ambition and faded hopes. The shadows cast by financial struggles and fading affections lengthen as...2693false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sentimental-education-chapter-18-an-auction--71596846https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71596846Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which a young gentleman’s tender anxitions, entangled with matters of finance and allegiance, lead him through scenes of distress and reconciliation among those whose lives brush intimately against his own. The auctioning of cherished possessions,...2180false127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sentimental-education-chapter-19-a-bitter-sweet-reunion--71596862https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71596862Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the melancholy of travel and the fading bloom of youthful passion give way to a chance encounter steeped in tender remembrance and the quiet acceptance of time’s changes. Two souls revisit the delicate memories of a love that lingers like a...711false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sentimental-education-chapter-20-wait-till-you-come-to-forty-year--71596858https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71596858Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which two old friends, Frederick and Deslauriers, meet by the fireside to exchange the curious and sometimes comical particulars of their altered fortunes, reflecting on their youthful ambitions and the peculiarities of their acquaintances. Their...614false129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salammbo-chapter-1-the-feast-part-1--72515819https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72515819Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which a riotous feast unfolds in the gardens of Hamilcar at Megara, where soldiers of diverse nations gather to celebrate victory with lavish food, wine, and raw merriment beneath luxuriant trees and towering marble terraces. Amidst the...1576false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salammbo-chapter-1-the-feast-part-2--72515821https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72515821Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the solemn daughter of Hamilcar descends upon the assembled mercenaries clad in a sombre mantle and adorned with jewels, her voice weaving ancient theogonies and impassioned complaints that stir a restless crowd of diverse warriors. Amidst...1564false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salammbo-chapter-2-at-sicca-part-1--72515826https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72515826Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which a motley host of battle-worn mercenaries depart the city of Carthage with a mixture of distrust, revelry, and heavy hearts, crossing diverse landscapes that bear silent witness to their weary passage. Amidst the strange sights and omens that...1704false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salammbo-chapter-2-at-sicca-part-2--72515820https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72515820Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:07 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the restless spirit of discontent stirs among the mercenaries and barbarians, as sorrows and desires intertwine beneath the heavy shadow of Carthaginian authority, while whispered rumours and fiery speeches kindle the flames of rebellion. The...1897false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salammbo-chapter-3-salammbo--72515827https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72515827Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the tranquil night over Carthage reveals a moonlit city steeped in sacred rites, where the young and devout Salammbô ascends the terrace of her palace to offer prayers and hymns to the goddess Tanith, expressing both reverence and an aching...1404false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salammbo-chapter-4-beneath-the-walls-of-carthage-part-1--72515822https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72515822Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the ragged ranks of mercenaries encamp before the indomitable walls of Carthage, their anger and hunger mounting against a city both wondrous and implacable; amid fearful politics and harsh bargains, the uneasy peace strained under demands...1582false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salammbo-chapter-4-beneath-the-walls-of-carthage-part-2--72515832https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72515832Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the sullen soldiery of diverse lands, discontented and suspicious, confronts their elusive paymaster amidst growing tumults and whispered plots beneath the burning sky of Carthage. Two restless spirits, bound by oath and cunning, seek a...1496false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salammbo-chapter-5-tanith-part-1--72515823https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72515823Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which two determined men traverse the shadowed precincts of a sacred temple, wrestling with fearful awe and forbidden ambition as they seek to claim a divine relic said to embody a goddess’s power. Their journey reveals an uncanny world of mystic...1419false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salammbo-chapter-5-tanith-part-2--72515839https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72515839Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which two men steal a sacred veil from the sanctuary of a goddess amidst a tense and shadowed cityscape, their desperate quest leading them through silent gardens and opulent chambers where dreams and waking fuse. There is a collision of reverence...1472false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salammbo-chapter-6-hanno-part-1--72515836https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72515836Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the restless Matho wrestles with his bitter yearnings and the stirring of rebellion gathers force among distant tribes, weaving an uneasy alliance against the proud city of Carthage. The siege unfolds with martial vigour and tense...1597false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salammbo-chapter-6-hanno-part-2--72515829https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72515829Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which a restless Matho finds his spirit weighed down by despair as he contemplates love, divinity, and the fortunes of war, while the Carthaginian and Barbarian camps engage in fierce conflict amid shifting allegiances and superstitions. The scene...1919false211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salammbo-chapter-7-hamilcar-barca-part-1--72515831https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72515831Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:30:05 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the gallant trireme bearing Hamilcar, the Suffet, returns to Carthage amidst a mixture of wonder and unease, as he surveys the diminished fleet and contemplates the weight of his past campaigns and the prospects ahead. He then retreats to the...1606false212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salammbo-chapter-7-hamilcar-barca-part-2--72515833https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72515833Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which Hamilcar Barca confronts the bitter recriminations of the Carthaginian council, his impassioned pleas and bitter truths stirring both admiration and rancour among the assembled Ancients, while accusations and insults cut deep beneath the...1941false213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salammbo-chapter-7-hamilcar-barca-part-3--72515828https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72515828Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the dignified presence of Hamilcar is met with a mixture of reverence and disquiet, as Salammbô approaches him bearing a ceremonial offering amid the opulent, yet troubled atmosphere of Carthage. The account of vast riches and losses,...1777false214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salammbo-chapter-7-hamilcar-barca-part-4--72515830https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72515830Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which Hamilcar Barcas, the stern and resolute Suffet of Carthage, inspects the secret treasures of his ancestors and surveys the neglected and suffering slaves of his estate with a grave and wrathful eye. Amid the fading light and creeping shadows...1433false215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salammbo-chapter-8-the-battle-of-the-macaras-part-1--72515825https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72515825Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the stern and resolute Hamilcar marshals Carthage’s war effort with singular genius and iron discipline, transforming his forces and defying traditional limits to confront the mercenary threat. Amid the swelling tension and anticipation, both...1744false216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salammbo-chapter-8-the-battle-of-the-macaras-part-2--72515834https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72515834Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which a fierce and meticulously ordered battle unfolds on the plains, where the formidable Carthaginian phalanx and their war elephants confront the disordered ranks of the Barbarians amidst the tumult of arrows, javelins, and clashing steel. The...1601false217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salammbo-chapter-9-in-the-field-part-1--72515842https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72515842Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the Carthaginian general moves cautiously to suppress a rebellion, earning both the gratitude and animosity of the surrounding tribes, while navigating the shifting loyalties and hardships of war in the rugged lands near Utica. The narrative...1277false218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salammbo-chapter-9-in-the-field-part-2--72515835https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72515835Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the beleaguered Barbarians and Carthaginians alike endure the grim contest of siege and stratagem amid mounting privations, suspicion, and despair, while the city of Carthage bristles with unrest and ritual sombre enough to menace all hope of...1445false219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salammbo-chapter-10-the-serpent--72515840https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72515840Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the troubled Salammbô succumbs to a deep and mystical despair over her ailing sacred serpent and the burdens of her dark destiny, seeking solace and counsel from the enigmatic priest Schahabarim whose arcane knowledge both comforts and...2115false220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salammbo-chapter-11-in-the-tent-part-1--72515837https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72515837Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which Salammbô ventures beyond the desolate and war-torn surroundings of Carthage, guided by a devoted servant through empty fields and ruined villages, until she reaches the camp of the Barbarians under the command of Matho. Amidst the flickering...1584false221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salammbo-chapter-11-in-the-tent-part-2--72515851https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72515851Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which a fierce and tender struggle unfolds beneath the shadow of a burning camp, as passion and power intertwine in a charged and uneasy truce. Amidst the tumult of war and the flickering flames, alliances are forged with solemn rites, and the...1379false222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salammbo-chapter-12-the-aquaeduct-part-1--72515845https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72515845Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the aftermath of a terrible battle unfolds amidst the grim remnants of dead and dying mercenaries, their disparate funerary rites revealing the varied customs of a multitude of peoples, while despair and brutality mingle among the survivors....2076false223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salammbo-chapter-12-the-aquaeduct-part-2--72515838https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72515838Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the beleaguered city of Carthage bears witness to the shifting fortunes of war, as diverse peoples and mercenaries converge in a grim contest, their shadows lengthening over the ancient walls. The siege begins in earnest with cunning...1650false224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salammbo-chapter-13-moloch-part-1--72515841https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72515841Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the mercenaries, led by Spendius and Matho, lay siege to Carthage with formidable engines of war and relentless assaults, meeting the city’s spirited and resourceful defence amid the turmoil of dwindling resources and mounting despair. The...1535false225fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salammbo-chapter-13-moloch-part-2--72515824https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72515824Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:30:06 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the beleaguered city of Carthage endures the brutal privations of siege, where famine, pestilence, and relentless assault converge to test the mettle of its inhabitants and defenders. Amidst desperate stratagems and fierce combat, the lives...1615false226fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salammbo-chapter-13-moloch-part-3--72515847https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72515847Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the tumult of battle and the eerie shadow of ancient rites mingle upon the beleaguered terrace of Carthage, where a vast and clumsy machine threatens the city’s walls while the people wrestle with despair and dark resolutions. Amidst the...1683false227fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salammbo-chapter-13-moloch-part-4--72515848https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72515848Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the fervent rites of Carthage unfold beneath the gaze of a mighty brazen Baal, where priests and populace alike engage in solemn and terrifying offerings, their emotions ranging from sacred ecstasy to despair. Among the throes of this ancient...1453false228fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salammbo-chapter-14-the-pass-of-the-hatchet-part-1--72515849https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72515849Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which a protracted storm washes the besieged city, flooding its streets and renewing the spirits of its defenders amidst the tumult of war and shifting allegiances. The mercenary army, entrapped in a mountain pass and beset by hunger and despair,...1677false229fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salammbo-chapter-14-the-pass-of-the-hatchet-part-2--72515846https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72515846Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which a beleaguered army suffers the ravages of hunger, thirst, and despair beneath a stifling mist, their bodies and spirits succumbing to relentless misery as hope wanes. At length, an envoy is sent to parley with their stern adversary, whose...1830false230fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salammbo-chapter-14-the-pass-of-the-hatchet-part-3--72515844https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72515844Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which a fierce and tragic combat unfolds among the Mercenaries, marked by desperate camaraderie and bitter treachery, as Hamilcar strives to crush the rebellion with ruthless cunning. Amidst this turmoil, the serene gardens of Carthage offer a...1498false231fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salammbo-chapter-14-the-pass-of-the-hatchet-part-4--72515843https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72515843Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the weary armies of Carthage and the rebellious mercenaries prepare for a fateful encounter on the plain of Rhades, their battered ranks and fierce determination silhouetted against the distant city walls. The ensuing battle unfolds with grim...1463false232fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salammbo-chapter-15-matho--72515850https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72515850Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the city of Carthage erupts into a grand festival to celebrate the marriage of Salammbô, blending solemn ritual and frenzied spectacle beneath the watchful eyes of its populace, whose thirst for retribution against a captured foe pervades the...1613false233fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madame-bovary-part-i-chapter-1--72520440https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72520440Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which a timid country boy, Charles Bovary, is introduced to the regimented life of a provincial school, revealing the quiet hardships and modest hopes of his family background. We observe his earnest if unremarkable academic struggles, the...1325false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madame-bovary-part-i-chapter-2--72520441https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72520441Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the good doctor, roused from his rest by a summons to tend a farmer’s broken leg, embarks on a solitary journey across the quiet, frost-bitten landscape to the Bertaux estate, where his gentle attention is met by the capable and candid...1130false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madame-bovary-part-i-chapter-3--72520442https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72520442Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the widowhood of Charles is marked by the gentle ministrations of the Rouault family and the quiet rhythms of rural life, allowing him a new sense of freedom amidst his mourning. His courtship of Emma, delicate and hesitant, unfolds with the...782false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madame-bovary-part-i-chapter-4--72520445https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72520445Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the rural wedding unfolds with a hearty assembly of relations and neighbours, marked by a lively procession, rustic festivity, and the admirable array of wedding fare and confectionery preparations. The newlywed couple departs amidst...768false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madame-bovary-part-i-chapter-5--72520457https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72520457Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which a modest country home is described with affectionate detail, revealing both its practical and sentimental contents, while the newlywed couple settle into their shared life with quiet pleasures and tender moments. Emma reflects upon her past...471false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madame-bovary-part-i-chapter-6--72520469https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72520469Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which a young girl’s convent education unfolds amid the whispered sanctities and romanticised tales of noble ladies and distant lands, nurturing within her a restless soul and an appetite for passion beyond the calm of rural life. She returns home...740false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madame-bovary-part-i-chapter-7--72520446https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72520446Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which a young bride reflects wistfully on the muted joys and latent discontents of her married life, caught between tender domesticities and an unquiet heart that yearns for something ineffably more. Invitations to grander houses and moments of...884false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madame-bovary-part-i-chapter-8--72520443https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72520443Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which Madame Bovary experiences the grandeur of an aristocratic ball at the château of Vaubyessard, where the splendour of the surroundings and the elegance of the guests fill her with a tantalising sense of the life beyond her own. As the night...1407false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madame-bovary-part-i-chapter-9--72520452https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72520452Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which Madame Bovary, enraptured by distant visions of Parisian grandeur and society, finds herself increasingly discontented with the banalities and limitations of rural life alongside her unambitious husband, Charles. Her days pass in a wearisome...1600false39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madame-bovary-part-ii-chapter-1--72520450https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72520450Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the modest market-town of Yonville-l’Abbaye is painted with a gentle brush of rural detail, from its humble streets and ancient church to the bustling inn where town characters congregate and a new arrival is awaited with quiet anticipation....1287false310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madame-bovary-part-ii-chapter-2--72520444https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72520444Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which Madame Bovary arrives in Yonville and dines with local acquaintances, engaging in thoughtful conversation about literature, music, and the pleasures of travel amidst the modest provincial setting. The evening closes with Emma settling into...875false311fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madame-bovary-part-ii-chapter-3--72520473https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72520473Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which Madame Bovary navigates the quiet trials of domestic life and motherhood amid the provincial trappings and peculiar characters of Yonville, including the officious chemist Homais and the clerk Léon, whose mutual attentions hint at unspoken...1534false312fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madame-bovary-part-ii-chapter-4--72520464https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72520464Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the quiet domestic life of Emma Bovary unfolds with all its small intimacies and delicate, unspoken yearnings, set against the backdrop of village routines and quaint social visits. Amidst embroidery, card games, and softened verses, the...548false313fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madame-bovary-part-ii-chapter-5--72520448https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72520448Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which Madame Bovary passes a snowy Sunday in the company of neighbours and acquaintances, her restless thoughts increasingly occupied by Monsieur Léon and the emptiness of her domestic life. Amid visits and quiet moments, her outward composure...1205false314fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madame-bovary-part-ii-chapter-6--72520447https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72520447Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the tranquil rhythms of Yonville life unfold with the tender interplay of church bells, children’s play, and anxious domestic cares, revealing in soft detail the quiet struggles and fleeting hopes of its inhabitants. Amidst these gentle...1596false315fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madame-bovary-part-ii-chapter-7--72520449https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72520449Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which Emma Bovary broods over her languor and unfulfilled desires with a plaintive melancholy that colours every detail of her provincial existence, even as she seeks distraction in new pursuits and her husband's concern grows. The arrival of...1151false316fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madame-bovary-part-ii-chapter-8--72520451https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72520451Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the villagers of Yonville gather for a grand agricultural show, complete with pompous speeches, prize-giving, and a banquet, set against the lively mingling of local characters and uneasy whispers of hardship. Amidst this rustic spectacle,...3027false317fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madame-bovary-part-ii-chapter-9--72520471https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72520471Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which a long absence between visits gives way to a tender and secret intimacy amidst the gentle twilight and autumnal woods surrounding Yonville, where Emma experiences a wistful awakening to new desires and stolen joys. The lovers' cautious...1323false318fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madame-bovary-part-ii-chapter-10--72520455https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72520455Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which Madame Bovary’s passion becomes a clandestine burden, shadowed by fear and the delicate artifice of secrecy, while the seasons quietly turn and a tender letter from her father evokes wistful memories of lost innocence. Amid stolen meetings...1112false319fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madame-bovary-part-ii-chapter-11--72520453https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72520453Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which Monsieur Bovary, inspired by scientific progress and urged by others, ventures to perform a delicate operation on Hippolyte’s club-foot, setting in motion a series of events marked by both hope and unforeseen suffering amidst the close-knit...1688false320fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madame-bovary-part-ii-chapter-12--72520454https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72520454Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which Madame Bovary indulges in a secret liaison that rekindles her passions and leads her to dream of escape and new beginnings far from her dull provincial life, while managing the delicate balance of appearances and debts at home. Her lover...1799false321fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madame-bovary-part-ii-chapter-13--72520461https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72520461Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which Rodolphe, after reflecting with both nostalgia and detachment, pens a farewell letter to Emma and departs, leaving her to grapple with the profound emotional aftermath of his sudden absence. She is soon overcome by a mysterious illness that...1331false322fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madame-bovary-part-ii-chapter-14--72520458https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72520458Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which Monsieur Bovary finds himself ensnared by mounting debts and hopeful schemes of profit, while Madame Bovary convalesces languidly, seeking solace in religion and charity amid the quiet attentions of neighbours and clergy. The arrival of...1407false323fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madame-bovary-part-ii-chapter-15--72520466https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72520466Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which a summer’s evening unfolds amid the dusty splendours of the theatre, where Madame Bovary loses herself in the stirring melodies and tragic romances of opera, her heart swelling with longings and faint echoes of past desires. As the...1190false324fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madame-bovary-part-iii-chapter-1--72520459https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72520459Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which a genteel young law student, Léon, rekindles a tender and delicate acquaintance with Madame Bovary, leading them through a poignant exchange of past reminiscences and fraught sentiments, all under the shadow of a grand cathedral's solemn...1950false325fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madame-bovary-part-iii-chapter-2--72520460https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72520460Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which Madame Bovary returns hurriedly from a visit only to be caught up in the domestic tumult of Monsieur Homais’s pharmacy and the sudden news of her father-in-law’s death, casting a shadow over the household’s quiet routine. Meanwhile, the...1228false326fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madame-bovary-part-iii-chapter-3--72520474https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72520474Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which a young couple enjoys three blissful days of secluded delight by the harbour, their senses newly awakened to the beauty of nature and each other's company amidst gentle whispers and moonlit reveries. Yet beneath the tender moments and serene...291false327fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madame-bovary-part-iii-chapter-4--72520472https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72520472Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which Léon, consumed by longing and youthful vanity, returns to the village and furtively rekindles a secret attachment that stirs hope and delicate schemes in Emma’s heart. Amidst burgeoning desires and whispered promises, Emma finds solace in...392false328fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madame-bovary-part-iii-chapter-5--72520467https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72520467Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which Madame Bovary embarks on her habitual Thursday journey to the town, where the bustle and vastness of the city kindle within her a fervent longing and a delicate, intoxicating intimacy with Léon; meanwhile, she weaves a complex web of...2096false329fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madame-bovary-part-iii-chapter-6--72520465https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72520465Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which Monsieur Homais embarks on a spirited journey to Rouen, dragging Léon into his exuberant explorations of city life, while Madame Bovary’s restless spirit is troubled by languishing love and mounting debts that cast a shadow over her domestic...2156false330fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madame-bovary-part-iii-chapter-7--72520470https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72520470Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which Madame Bovary faces the grim prospect of confiscation and financial ruin, her once comfortable life unravelled by persistent debts and the cold intrusions of creditors. Desperation leads her to seek aid from acquaintances with mixed success,...1655false331fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madame-bovary-part-iii-chapter-8--72520463https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72520463Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which Emma Bovary revisits a past lover in desperate hope, only to face cruel disappointment and financial ruin, leading her to a tragic and grievous resolution. The slow, painful descent of her final hours unfolds amid the anxious ministrations of...2260false332fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madame-bovary-part-iii-chapter-9--72520462https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72520462Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gustave FlaubertIn which the sombre reality of death envelops the household, leaving Charles distraught and seeking solace amidst the practical and philosophical musings of those around him. Amid the quiet rituals and the tender madness of memory, the town of...1047false333full