{ "item_title" : "Bouvard & Pécuchet", "item_author" : [" Gustave Flaubert "], "item_description" : "In Bouvard & P cuchet, Gustave Flaubert presents a biting satire that explores the follies of intellectualism and the futility of human ambition. Through the lives of two clerks, Bouvard and P cuchet, who embark on a futile quest to master every discipline--from literature to medicine, and agriculture to philosophy--Flaubert critiques the era's enthusiasm for knowledge and the superficiality of the self-taught. Employing a realistic literary style, interspersed with witty dialogue and absurd scenarios, Flaubert captures the disillusionment of the 19th century, marked by rapid change and the relentless pursuit of progress, ultimately revealing the characters' inability to transform their lives through the accumulation of knowledge. Flaubert, a prominent figure in the literary movement of realism, was deeply influenced by the tensions of his time, characterized by an upheaval in traditional values and the rise of materialism. His own experiences, including his struggles with his novel-writing pursuits and the criticism he faced for his earlier works, inform the poignant absurdity in Bouvard & P cuchet. The text serves as a culmination of Flaubert's philosophical reflections on the limits of knowledge, which positions the protagonists as tragic figures in a rapidly evolving society. I highly recommend Bouvard & P cuchet to readers interested in a profound exploration of the human condition and the thirst for knowledge. Flaubert's novel not only entertains but also invites reflection on the nature of learning and the sometimes absurd consequences of intellectual pursuits. It is an essential read for those keen on understanding the complexities of 19th-century literature and its enduring relevance.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers4.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/8/02/727/496/8027274966_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "11.30", "online_price" : "11.30", "our_price" : "11.30", "club_price" : "11.30", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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