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--6977388Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:30:50 +0000Gustave FlaubertJonathan Magnussonfeeds@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...falseserialhttps://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...1606false212full