Audiobooks by Gustave Flaubert

Madame Bovary

FLAUBERT, GUSTAVE (1821–1880), French novelist, was born at Rouen on the 12th of December 1821. His father, of whom many traits are reproduced in Flaubert’s character of Charles Bovary, was a surgeon in practice at Rouen; his mother was connected with some of the oldest Norman families. He was educated in his native city, and did not leave it until 1840, when he came up to Paris to study law. He is said to have been idle at school, but to have been occupied with literature from the age of eleven. Flaubert in his youth “was like a young Greek,” full of vigour of body and a certain shy grace, enthusiastic, intensely individual, and apparently without any species of ambition. He loved the country, and Paris was extremely distasteful to him. He made the acquaintance of Victor Hugo, and towards the close of 1840 he travelled in the Pyrenees and Corsica. Returning to Paris, he wasted his time in sombre dreams, living on his patrimony. In 1846, his mother being left quite alone through the deaths of his father and his sister Caroline, Flaubert gladly abandoned Paris and the study of the law together, to make a home for her at Croisset, close to Rouen. This estate, a house in a pleasant piece of ground which ran down to the Seine, became Flaubert’s home for the remainder of his life. From 1846 to 1854 he carried on relations with the poetess, Mlle Louise Colet; their letters have been preserved, and according to M. Émile Faguet, this was the only sentimental episode of any importance in the life of Flaubert, who never married. His principal friend at this time was Maxime du Camp, with whom he travelled in Brittany in 1846, and through the East in 1849. Greece and Egypt made a profound impression upon the imagination of Flaubert. From this time forth, save for occasional visits to Paris, he did not stir from Croisset.

Gustave Flaubert (Author), Peter Dann (Narrator)

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Three Short Works

Includes: The Dance of Death The Legend of St. Julian the Hospitaller A Simple Soul.

Gustave Flaubert (Author), David Barnes (Narrator)

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A Simple Soul

FLAUBERT, GUSTAVE (1821–1880), French novelist, was born at Rouen on the 12th of December 1821. His father, of whom many traits are reproduced in Flaubert’s character of Charles Bovary, was a surgeon in practice at Rouen; his mother was connected with some of the oldest Norman families. He was educated in his native city, and did not leave it until 1840, when he came up to Paris to study law. He is said to have been idle at school, but to have been occupied with literature from the age of eleven. Flaubert in his youth “was like a young Greek,” full of vigour of body and a certain shy grace, enthusiastic, intensely individual, and apparently without any species of ambition. He loved the country, and Paris was extremely distasteful to him. He made the acquaintance of Victor Hugo, and towards the close of 1840 he travelled in the Pyrenees and Corsica. Returning to Paris, he wasted his time in sombre dreams, living on his patrimony. In 1846, his mother being left quite alone through the deaths of his father and his sister Caroline, Flaubert gladly abandoned Paris and the study of the law together, to make a home for her at Croisset, close to Rouen. This estate, a house in a pleasant piece of ground which ran down to the Seine, became Flaubert’s home for the remainder of his life. From 1846 to 1854 he carried on relations with the poetess, Mlle Louise Colet; their letters have been preserved, and according to M. Émile Faguet, this was the only sentimental episode of any importance in the life of Flaubert, who never married. His principal friend at this time was Maxime du Camp, with whom he travelled in Brittany in 1846, and through the East in 1849. Greece and Egypt made a profound impression upon the imagination of Flaubert. From this time forth, save for occasional visits to Paris, he did not stir from Croisset.

Gustave Flaubert (Author), David Barnes (Narrator)

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The Legend of Saint Julian the Hospitaller

FLAUBERT, GUSTAVE (1821–1880), French novelist, was born at Rouen on the 12th of December 1821. His father, of whom many traits are reproduced in Flaubert’s character of Charles Bovary, was a surgeon in practice at Rouen; his mother was connected with some of the oldest Norman families. He was educated in his native city, and did not leave it until 1840, when he came up to Paris to study law. He is said to have been idle at school, but to have been occupied with literature from the age of eleven. Flaubert in his youth “was like a young Greek,” full of vigour of body and a certain shy grace, enthusiastic, intensely individual, and apparently without any species of ambition. He loved the country, and Paris was extremely distasteful to him. He made the acquaintance of Victor Hugo, and towards the close of 1840 he travelled in the Pyrenees and Corsica. Returning to Paris, he wasted his time in sombre dreams, living on his patrimony. In 1846, his mother being left quite alone through the deaths of his father and his sister Caroline, Flaubert gladly abandoned Paris and the study of the law together, to make a home for her at Croisset, close to Rouen. This estate, a house in a pleasant piece of ground which ran down to the Seine, became Flaubert’s home for the remainder of his life. From 1846 to 1854 he carried on relations with the poetess, Mlle Louise Colet; their letters have been preserved, and according to M. Émile Faguet, this was the only sentimental episode of any importance in the life of Flaubert, who never married. His principal friend at this time was Maxime du Camp, with whom he travelled in Brittany in 1846, and through the East in 1849. Greece and Egypt made a profound impression upon the imagination of Flaubert. From this time forth, save for occasional visits to Paris, he did not stir from Croisset.

Gustave Flaubert (Author), David Barnes (Narrator)

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The Dance of Death

FLAUBERT, GUSTAVE (1821–1880), French novelist, was born at Rouen on the 12th of December 1821. His father, of whom many traits are reproduced in Flaubert’s character of Charles Bovary, was a surgeon in practice at Rouen; his mother was connected with some of the oldest Norman families. He was educated in his native city, and did not leave it until 1840, when he came up to Paris to study law. He is said to have been idle at school, but to have been occupied with literature from the age of eleven. Flaubert in his youth “was like a young Greek,” full of vigour of body and a certain shy grace, enthusiastic, intensely individual, and apparently without any species of ambition. He loved the country, and Paris was extremely distasteful to him. He made the acquaintance of Victor Hugo, and towards the close of 1840 he travelled in the Pyrenees and Corsica. Returning to Paris, he wasted his time in sombre dreams, living on his patrimony. In 1846, his mother being left quite alone through the deaths of his father and his sister Caroline, Flaubert gladly abandoned Paris and the study of the law together, to make a home for her at Croisset, close to Rouen. This estate, a house in a pleasant piece of ground which ran down to the Seine, became Flaubert’s home for the remainder of his life. From 1846 to 1854 he carried on relations with the poetess, Mlle Louise Colet; their letters have been preserved, and according to M. Émile Faguet, this was the only sentimental episode of any importance in the life of Flaubert, who never married. His principal friend at this time was Maxime du Camp, with whom he travelled in Brittany in 1846, and through the East in 1849. Greece and Egypt made a profound impression upon the imagination of Flaubert. From this time forth, save for occasional visits to Paris, he did not stir from Croisset.

Gustave Flaubert (Author), David Barnes (Narrator)

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[German] - Drei Geschichten von Gustave Flaubert: Ein schlichtes Herz – Die Legende von Sankt Julian

Drei Geschichten von Gustave Flaubert, gelesen von Kevin Dickmann. Ein schlichtes Herz – Die Legende von Sankt Julian dem Gastfreien – Herodias 1877 veröffentlicht Gustave Flaubert in Frankreich sein letztes Buch, an dem er drei Jahrzehnte gearbeitet hat. Wer die Genialität dieses Klassikers der französischen Literatur erfassen will, kommt um seine großen Romane, um 'Madame Bovary' oder 'Die Erziehung des Herzens' nicht herum. Wer aber den ganzen Flaubert, die Fülle seiner Facetten und Themen kennenlernen möchte, zieht aus den 'Drei Geschichten' großen Gewinn. Drei Leben, drei Geschichten, drei Helden – in seinem letzten Buch widmet sich der große Gustave Flaubert ganz unterschiedlichen Persönlichkeiten: Félicité, die ihr ganzes Leben als Dienstmagd im gleichen Haus verbringt – Halt und Trost spendet ihr dabei ein grüner Papagei namens Loulou. Die Jagdleidenschaft des jungen Adligen Julian ist unersättlich, er verschont kein Tier des Waldes. Doch eines Tages wird ihm prophezeit, dass er auch seine eigenen Eltern ermorden wird. Als sich diese furchtbare Prophezeiung erfüllt, ist Julians Leben für immer verändert. Und schließlich Salome, die tanzt, bis sie den Kopf Johannes' des Täufers bekommt. Covergestaltung unter Verwendung eines Gemäldes von Édouard Manet: Une jeune dame en 1866, La Femme au perroquet/ Metropolitan Museum of Art - New York. Titel der Originalausgabe: Trois Contes: Un coeur simple, La Légende de saint Julien l'Hospitalier, Hérodias. Zuerst erschienen 1877. Erstdruck der deutschsprachigen Ausgabe: 1907. Hier in der ungekürzten Übersetzung von Ernst Wilhelm Fischer. Coverschrift gesetzt aus der Freestyle Script. Musik & Kompositionen: Maurice Ravel: 1. Ma Mère l'Oye: Pavane de la Belle au bois dormant. 2. Miroirs: II. Oiseaux tristes. 3. Schlussmusik: Miroirs: V. La Vallee des Cloches (Ausschnitt). Quelle: musopen.org »Als ich ,Ein schlichtes Herz' las hatte ich die Erleuchtung, was literarische Schönheit, literarischer Wert und Stil bedeuten.« (Eugène Ionesco) »Drei Kraftwerke, traumhaft, meterweise Romanliteratur in den Schatten stellend!« (Arno Geiger) Über den Sprecher: Kevin Dickmann studierte klassischen Gesang an der Hochschule für Musik Detmold, wo er anschließend noch ein Masterstudium für Musiktheater absolvierte. Er stand in zahlreichen Opern, Operetten und Musicals auf der Bühne. Als freischaffender Sänger gastiert er im gesamten deutschsprachigen Raum. Seine Liebe zum gesprochenen Wort veranlasste ihn 2020 dazu, sich während der pandemiebedingten Bühnenpause an der Berliner Akademie für Professionelles Sprechen zum Studio- und Synchronsprecher weiterbilden zu lassen. Die Vertonung der 'Drei Geschichten' von Gustave Flaubert ist seine erste Zusammenarbeit mit der hoerbuchedition words & music.

Gustave Flaubert (Author), Kevin Dickmann (Narrator)

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Madame Bovary

Written over a century and a half ago, Madame Bovary is still an extraordinarily fresh, exciting and shockingly frank novel, at once an acute psychological study of a woman drawn into adultery through circumstances we can partly understand, and a sharply-observed comedy that offers a fascinating glimpse of the social and cultural divisions running through French provincial society in the mid nineteenth century. This translation is by Eleanor Marx-Aveling, a prominent social activist and literary translator. She was the youngest daughter of Karl Marx. Gustave Flaubert was a highly influential, he has been considered the leading exponent of literary realism in his country. According to the literary theorist Kornelije Kvas, 'in Flaubert, realism strives for formal perfection, so the presentation of reality tends to be neutral, emphasizing the values and importance of style as an objective method of presenting reality'.He is known especially for his debut novel Madame Bovary (1857), his Correspondence, and his scrupulous devotion to his style and aesthetics. The celebrated short story writer Guy de Maupassant was a protégé of Flaubert. On the occasion of Flaubert's 198th birthday (12 December 2019), a group of researchers at CNRS published a neural language model under his name.

Gustave Flaubert (Author), Geoffrey Giuliano And The Ark (Narrator)

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Madame Bovary - Partie 1: Adapted for French learners - In useful French words for conversation - Fr

Improve your French while listening and appreciating the wisdom of the great French writer: Gustave Flaubert. You can adjust the speed depending on your level in French. You can also buy the book to follow with the transcription as you are listening. The literature has been adapted into useful French words and verb tenses for conversation. With this book, you can improve your French progressively with natural fun, focus and motivation. Indeed, Madame Bovary is a really interesting book! Normally, the problem with reading literature in French is that the vocabulary is too complex and not useful for conversations. It's like trying to learn English with Shakespeare: a big mistake! So this book is for you if you want to progress in French by reading. Continue à apprendre le français!

Gustave Flaubert (Author), Frédéric De Lavenne De Choulot (Narrator)

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Madame Bovary: A full-cast BBC Radio dramatisation

John Hurt stars in this BBC radio dramatisation of Gustave Flaubert’s infamous tale of adultery and tragedy Beautiful Emma meets and marries Doctor Charles Bovary. He's happy for the first time in his life – but Emma is distraught that her marriage lacks the passion and romance of her fantasies. Dazzled by the splendour of a Marquis’ ball, she longs for excitement and soon becomes infatuated with a young solicitor, Léon Dupuis. But when Dupuis moves away, her memories of him lead her to despair – and into the arms of wealthy landowner, Rodolphe Boulanger. As she moves from one illicit liaison to another, Emma’s complicated life begins to unravel. Exhausted from her debts and her affairs, she feels she is left with only one course of action… A French masterpiece of betrayal and wantonness, Flaubert’s notorious novel features Sarah Smart as Emma Bovary, Conrad Nelson as Charles, Jude Akuwudike as Rodolphe and James D’Arcy as Léon. Cast and credits Narrator – John Hurt Charles – Conrad Nelson Emma – Sarah Smart Madame Bovary Snr – Brigit Forsyth Monsieur Rouault/Maître Guillaumin – Russell Dixon Viscomte/Dr Lariviere – Martin Reeve Nastasie/Mère Rollet – Julie McCabe Madame Lefrancois – Siobahn Finneran Monsieur Homais/Priest – David Fleeshman Léon Dupuis – James D’Arcy Monsieur Lheureux – Seamus O’Neill Félicité – Sarah Jayne Hallworth Rodolphe Boulanger – Jude Akuwudike Justin – Sam Curtis Berthe Bovary – Daisy Jones Written by Gustave Flaubert Dramatised by Diana Griffiths from a translation by Margaret Mauldon Pianist: Stephen Reynolds Produced by Pauline Harris First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 4-15 September 2006

Gustave Flaubert (Author), Conrad Nelson, John Hurt, Sarah Smart (Narrator)

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Sentimental Education

Set against the chaotic backdrop of the 1848 Revolution, Sentimental Education follows the romantic adventures of Frederick Moreau, a young law student, and his education in the affairs of the heart. Upon arriving home in Normandy, Frederick catches his first glimpse of Marie Arnoux, a mysterious and beautiful woman who leaves a lasting impression on him. Eventually they make each other's acquaintance and Marie becomes a symbol of unattainable perfection for Frederick, whose unrequited infatuation leaves him bouncing from one passion to another, falling in and out of love, money and society. An elegant portrait of lust and illusion, Sentimental Education realistically captures 19th-century French society and the obsessive occupations of the time. It stands up with the best work by Honore? de Balzac and E?mile Zola, the latter of whom praised it for its authenticity and satire.

Gustave Flaubert (Author), Andrew Wincott (Narrator)

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Madame Bovary

Ein Klassiker der Weltliteratur über eine junge Frau auf der vergeblichen Suche nach Glück und Liebe.Die schöne junge Emma heiratet den Landarzt Charles Bovary, doch das Landleben und ihr Mann langweilen sie schon bald und erste Anzeichen einer Depression zeichnen sich ab. Sie flüchtet in die Literatur und teure Käufe, die ihr immer mehr zum Verhängnis werden. Dann beginnt sie eine Affäre mit dem Grundbesitzer Rodolphe, doch der Abwärtsstrudel ist auf lange Sicht nicht aufzuhalten...

Gustave Flaubert (Author), Uta Kroemer (Narrator)

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Madame Bovary

Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano. Madame Bovary narra la oscura tragedia de Emma Bovary, mujer infelizmente casada, cuyos sueños choca cruelmente con la realidad. Al hechizo que ejerce la figura de la protagonista hay que añadir la sabia combinación argumental de rebeldía, violencia, melodrama y sexo, «los cuatro grandes ríos», como afirmó en su día Mario Vargas Llosa, que alimentan esta historia inigualable. La publicación de esta obra en 1857 fue recibida con gran polémica y se procesó a Flaubert por atentar contra la moral. A través del personaje de Madame Bovary, el autor rompe con todas las convenciones morales y literarias de la Burguesía del siglo XIX, tal vez porque nadie antes se había atrevido a presentar un prototipo de heroína de ficción rebelde y tan poco resignada al destino. Hoy existe el término «bovarismo» para aludir aquel cambio del prototipo de la mujer idealizada que difundió el romanticismo, negándole sus derechos a la pasión. Ella actúa de acuerdo a la pasión y necesidad que siente su corazón de avanzar en la búsqueda de su felicidad, pasando por los ideales establecidos para la mujer en esa época. Rompe con el denominado encasillamiento en que la mayoría de las mujeres estaban sometidas.

Gustave Flaubert (Author), Elisabet Egea (Narrator)

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