The Gustave Flaubert Library

Episodes

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  Sentimental Education Chapter 1 - A Promising Pupil 23.04.2026 26m

  In 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 passage of landscape. His thoughts, touched by a burgeoning yearning and the mundane duties awaiting him, linger on the alluring figures he meets and the shadowed prospects of his impending future.
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  Sentimental Education Chapter 2 - Damon and Pythias 25.04.2026 16m

  In 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 poverty and social rank. These tender exchanges and plans, woven through walks under fading daylight and the quiet streets of their town, reveal the delicate interplay of ambition, friendship, and the slow awakening to the limits imposed by circumstance.
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  Sentimental Education Chapter 3 - Sentiment and Passion 27.04.2026 21m

  In 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 punctuated by hesitant visits, introspective wanderings, and a mounting sense of solitude amid the city's indifferent grandeur.
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  Sentimental Education Chapter 4 - The Inexpressible She! 29.04.2026 58m

  In 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 intertwine. Amidst these encounters, he is drawn towards the enigmatic Madame Arnoux and begins to discern the stirring of a profound, personal purpose within the city's fading splendours.
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  Sentimental Education Chapter 5 - Love Knoweth no Laws' part 1 01.05.2026 48m

  In 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 modest aspirations of his youthful circle, he contemplates the vast city around him, caught between the hopes they inspire and the melancholies they conceal.
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  Sentimental Education Chapter 5 - Love Knoweth no Laws' part 2 03.05.2026 29m

  In 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 then turns to quieter, more intimate scenes, revealing the complex emotions and restrained hopes of young men on the cusp of their futures, set against the calm of the countryside and the ever-present shadow of personal circumstance.
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  Sentimental Education Chapter 6 - Blighted Hopes 05.05.2026 21m

  In 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, the delicate threads of connection and hope stir anew beneath the weight of impending change.
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  Sentimental Education Chapter 7 - Change of Fortune 07.05.2026 1h 5m

  In 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 a reluctant re-immersion into society's colourful but chaotic soirées. Through encounters with old friends and the curious diversions of a masquerade ball, he confronts the mingled realities of ambition, disenchantment, and the elusive nature of affection amidst the splendour and squalor of his surroundings.
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  Sentimental Education Chapter 8 - Frederick Entertains part 1 09.05.2026 58m

  In 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 contrasts of levity and gravity, he navigates the intricate domestic spheres of two women whose lives and desires entwine with his own, while wrestling with the stirring ambitions and disillusionments of his youthful heart.
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  Sentimental Education Chapter 8 - Frederick Entertains part 2 11.05.2026 36m

  In 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 political advancement. Amidst the glittering façades of high society and the whispered scandals of intimate confidences, he confronts the delicate balance between illusion and reality, friendship and betrayal, in a world teeming with nuanced passions and shadowed dispositions.
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  Sentimental Education Chapter 9 - The Friend of the Family part 1 13.05.2026 49m

  In 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 the city’s dimly lit parlours and cafés, discussions of ambition, disappointment, and political idealism unfold, revealing the quiet desperation and tentative hopes that attend their uncertain fates.
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  Sentimental Education Chapter 9 - The Friend of the Family part 2 15.05.2026 34m

  In 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 melancholy of provincial life. The visit reveals tender yet restrained exchanges with a lady whose serene composure both captivates and confounds him, casting a gentle light upon the intricate dance of affection and duty.
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  Sentimental Education Chapter 10 - At the Races 17.05.2026 32m

  In 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 interior, where clashing personalities and subtle tensions reveal the delicate balance between desire, companionship, and unspoken disquiet.
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  Sentimental Education Chapter 11 - A Dinner and a Duel part 1 19.05.2026 34m

  In 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 the uneasy interplay of personal affronts and social expectations.
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  Sentimental Education Chapter 11 - A Dinner and a Duel part 2 21.05.2026 39m

  In 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 conviction and social advancement. Amidst whispered suspicions and the unfolding dramas of relationships and reputation, the narrative gently exposes the subtle tensions between idealism and the pragmatic demands of life.
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  Sentimental Education Chapter 12 - Little Louise Grows Up 23.05.2026 24m

  In 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 attachments mingle amid tranquil riverside gardens and the muted stirrings of hopeful yet hesitant hearts.
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  Sentimental Education Chapter 13 - Rosanette as a Lovely Turk part 1 25.05.2026 55m

  In 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 characters, whose ambitions and resentments mingle in scenes of poignant encounter and restless dialogue.
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  Sentimental Education Chapter 13 - Rosanette as a Lovely Turk part 2 27.05.2026 26m

  In 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 characters navigate a tender yet turbulent landscape of longing, doubt, and the inexorable demands of reality.
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  Sentimental Education Chapter 14 - The Barricade part 1 29.05.2026 37m

  In 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 spectacle of revolution’s raw energy. The aftermath reveals a city oscillating between jubilant destruction and tentative hope, as new voices rise, alliances shift, and the promise of a republic kindles aspirations amid the uncertain shadows of change.
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  Sentimental Education Chapter 14 - The Barricade part 2 31.05.2026 36m

  In 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 populace. Meanwhile, amidst the turmoil, intimate tensions and fragile hopes unfold quietly in humble apartments, where loyalty and disappointment are tenderly interwoven.