02370cam a22003133u 4500 33933 UtSlPG 20260610133755.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Merezhkovsky, Dmitry Sergeyevich, 1865-1941 The Life-Work of Flaubert, from the Russian of Merejowski Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-10-12 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "The Life-Work of Flaubert, from the Russian of Merejowski by Merezhkovsky" is a biographical exploration written in the early 20th century. This book delves into the life and psyche of Gustave Flaubert, a major figure in French literature, emphasizing the often tumultuous relationship between his artistic genius and personal life. It likely discusses the existential struggles Flaubert faced as he pursued his craft, examining themes of artistry, solitude, and the moral implications of genius. The work provides an in-depth analysis of Flaubert's thoughts on art, life, and the struggle for meaning. Through a series of letters and reflections, Flaubert articulates his belief that art transcends life, asserting that the creation of beauty becomes a form of worship. However, the text also highlights his internal conflicts, revealing a man who, despite his dedication to artistry, grappled with deep feelings of isolation and despair. It reflects on how his analytical nature often led him to feel detached from genuine human emotions and connections, emphasizing the paradox of his brilliance—imbued with a sense of melancholy and a yearning for fulfillment that remained elusive. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Flaubert, Gustave, 1821-1880 Mounsey, G. A. (George Augustus), 1879-1966 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33933 74779 74779