Bouvard and Pécuchet

In "Bouvard and Pécuchet," Gustave Flaubert employs a satirical lens to critique the bourgeois aspirations of two clerks whose relentless pursuit of knowledge leads them to folly. The narrative unfolds in a fragmented, episodic style, reflecting Flaubert's meticulous attention to detail and his innovative approach to realism. This novel embodies the themes of intellectual ambition and the often-co...