Bouvard and Pécuchet

Gustave Flaubert's "Bouvard and Pécuchet" is a satirical exploration of two clerks who, driven by a relentless quest for knowledge, embark on a series of misguided ventures in various fields-ranging from art to science and philosophy. Flaubert employs a meticulous literary style characterized by his infamous precision and an ironic tone, effectively highlighting the absurdity of the characters' futile ambitions. The novel serves as a critique of 19th-century intellectualism, showcasing the limi ...