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Sentimental Education, published in 1869, is a novel by French author Gustave Flaubert. The novel follows the life of Frédéric Moreau, a young man from a middle-class family in France, as he navigates the social and political landscape of the 19th-century. Set against the backdrop of the 1848 Revolution, Frederic experiences unrequited love, political upheavals, and personal disappointments. Through Frédéric’s experiences, Flaubert explores themes of love, ambition, and disillusionment, ultimately presenting a scathing critique of the bourgeoisie and the society that produced them.

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