Book at Bedtime - Sentimental Education
Alex Jennings reads from Flaubert's novel, set amid the turbulence and glamour of mid-nineteenth century Parisian high society
Book at Bedtime - Sentimental Education - Episode 1
Alex Jennings begins reading from Flaubert's novel, set in mid-nineteenth century Parisian high society. Young student Frederic Moreau meets Mme Arnoux for the first time.
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Book at Bedtime - Sentimental Education - Episode 10
Alex Jennings reads from Flaubert's novel, set in mid-nineteenth century Parisian high society. Revolution is in the air, but Frederic only has eyes for Mme Arnoux.
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Book at Bedtime - Sentimental Education - Episode 11
Alex Jennings reads from Flaubert's novel, set in mid-19th century Parisian high society. As the 1848 revolution escalates, Frederic and his friend Hussonet are caught in the melee.
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Book at Bedtime - Sentimental Education - Episode 12
Alex Jennings reads from Flaubert's novel, set in mid-19th century Paris. Frederic briefly escapes Paris with Rosanette, but news that Dussadier has been wounded draws him back.
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Book at Bedtime - Sentimental Education - Episode 13
Alex Jennings reads from Flaubert's novel, set in mid-19th century Parisian high society. Frederic cannot forget his love for Mme Arnoux. Rosanette has some dramatic news.
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Book at Bedtime - Sentimental Education - Episode 14
Alex Jennings reads from Flaubert's novel, set in mid-19th century Parisian high society. Frederic is torn between two women but is still prepared to sacrifice all for Mme Arnoux.
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Book at Bedtime - Sentimental Education - Episode 15
Alex Jennings reads from Flaubert's novel, set in mid-19th century Parisian high society. Frederic's amorous ambitions fall apart but there is one more significant meeting to come.
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Book at Bedtime - Sentimental Education - Episode 2
Alex Jennings reads from Flaubert's novel, set in mid-nineteenth century Parisian high society. Frederic gets his first taste of political unrest and meets Mme Arnoux again.
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Book at Bedtime - Sentimental Education - Episode 3
Alex Jennings reads from Flaubert's novel, set in mid-nineteenth century Parisian high society. Frederic fails his exams and fails to understand the subtleties of society.
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Book at Bedtime - Sentimental Education - Episode 4
Alex Jennings reads from Flaubert's novel, set in mid-nineteenth century Parisian high society. Frederic finds it hard not to sink into the provincial comforts of his mother's home.
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Book at Bedtime - Sentimental Education - Episode 5
Alex Jennings reads from Flaubert's novel, set in mid-nineteenth century Parisian high society. Frederic meets the luscious Rose-Annette for the first time.
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Book at Bedtime - Sentimental Education - Episode 6
Alex Jennings reads from Flaubert's novel, set in mid-nineteenth century Parisian high society. Frederic is torn between his love for Mme Arnoux and the charming Rosanette.
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Book at Bedtime - Sentimental Education - Episode 7
Alex Jennings reads from Flaubert's novel, set in mid-nineteenth century Parisian high society. Frederic is drawn into the tensions of the Arnoux household.
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Book at Bedtime - Sentimental Education - Episode 8
Alex Jennings reads from Flaubert's novel, set in mid-nineteenth century Parisian high society. A day at the races with Rosanette leaves Frederic compromised.
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Book at Bedtime - Sentimental Education - Episode 9
Alex Jennings reads from Flaubert's novel, set in mid-nineteenth century Parisian high society. Frederic's fortunes go into sharp decline. Will a return to Nogent bring him solace?
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