Bouvard and Pecuchet: A Tragi Comic Novel of Bourgeois Life

Bouvard and Pecuchet is a tragi-comic novel written by Gustave Flaubert, originally published in 1881. The novel tells the story of two middle-aged clerks, Bouvard and Pecuchet, who meet by chance and become fast friends. Both men are disillusioned with their lives and seek to find meaning and purpose in their existence.Bouvard and Pecuchet embark on a series of intellectual pursuits, including botany, chemistry, philosophy, and literature, but their efforts always end in failure. Each new endeavor leads them down a path of confusion and misunderstanding, and they are ultimately left feeling unfulfilled and empty.The novel is a satire of bourgeois life in 19th century France, and Flaubert uses Bouvard and Pecuchet as a means of critiquing the values and beliefs of the middle class. The novel is also a commentary on the limitations of knowledge and the dangers of intellectualism.Despite its critical tone, Bouvard and Pecuchet is a humorous and entertaining read. Flaubert’s writing is witty and clever, and he uses irony and sarcasm to great effect. The novel is a masterpiece of French literature and a must-read for anyone interested in satire, comedy, or 19th century French culture.Ten Volume Set.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.