BOUVARD & PECUCHET

In ''Bouvard & Pécuchet'', Gustave Flaubert explores the themes of knowledge and ignorance through the comedic misadventures of two middle-aged clerks who attempt to educate themselves in various subjects with disastrous results. This satirical novel shines a spotlight on the absurdity of human ambition and the limitations of intellect. Flaubert''s precise prose and detailed descriptions create a ...