Novembar

Novembar

Gustave Flaubert

November (1842) is an early work by Gustave Flaubert that is considered his first completed novel. This work, although less well known than Madame Bovary, is important because it reveals Flaubert's early literary themes, style, and philosophical preoccupa

The novel is partly autobiographical, exploring the inner conflicts, romantic ideals and existential sadness of a young man. The story follows the unnamed narrator, a young man struggling with feelings of alienation and longing for unattainable ideals.

The novel begins with introspective reflections on life, love and transience. The narrator describes his childhood, adolescence and first encounters with love, which awakens strong but contradictory emotions in him. The key moment is his meeting with Mari, a prostitute who becomes a symbol of his romantic and sensual longings. This relationship, however, remains unfulfilled, reinforcing his sense of emptiness and powerlessness in the face of life.

In November, Flaubert skilfully combines lyrical prose with philosophical reflections, exploring themes such as the discrepancy between dreams and reality, the passing of time, and the impossibility of true happiness. The narrator's introspection often turns into melancholic meditations on the meaning of life, which reflects the influence of Romanticism, but also foreshadows Flaubert's later realism. The style is rich, almost poetic, with an emphasis on the character's inner world.

The work ends tragically, with the narrator's final disillusionment with love and life, which emphasizes Flaubert's obsession with the tragic nature of human existence. "November" is a key work for understanding Flaubert's literary development, as it demonstrates his ability to combine emotional depth with analytical acuity.

Original title
Novembre
Translation
Tin Ujević
Dimensions
18 x 12 cm
Pages
127
Publisher
Zora, Zagreb, 1950.
 
Latin alphabet. Paperback.
Language: Croatian.

One copy is available

Condition:Unused
 

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