Sentimental Education Centaur Classics [The 100 greatest novels of all time 43] Sentimental Education, written by Gustave Flaubert, is a timeless masterpiece that delves into the complexities of human relationships, love, and the evolution of technology in the 19th century. The novel follows the life of Frédéric Moreau, a young law student who becomes infatuated with an older woman named Mme. Arnoux, and explores the themes of love, passion, and the impact of technology on society. Set in Normandy, France, the novel is a blend of love story, historical authenticity, and satire, making it one of the greatest French novels of the 19th century. The Plot The story begins with Frédéric Moreau returning home to Normandy from Paris, where he notices Mme. Arnoux, a slender, dark-haired woman several years his senior. This marks the beginning of an infatuation that will last a lifetime, and sets the stage for a series of events that will shape the lives of the characters. Throughout the novel, Moreau befriends Mme.

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