How did Flaubert's own experiences influence the portrayal of disillusionment?
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Sentimental Education

Sentimental Education
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How did Flaubert's own experiences influence the portrayal of disillusionment?
Did anyone else find the pacing slow in parts, or was that part of the charm?
What inspired the choice to set the story amidst the social upheavals of 19th-century France?