Only if you take a lover while pretending to have music lessons

If you look at the type of literature being put out in the mid-nineteenth century it's easy to appreciate how controversial Bovary was. The book that €uro is reading details the develpment of the book over the course of years Flaubert spent working on it, and it's interesting to see how, when and why certain parts were done as they are. (It's also interesting to see what some of his original plans were as well).

She could take 'riding lessons' as well......:D

Ah, yes tis always a noble to invest in a girl's... education...

I'm finding it very interesting to read this book while keeping in mind Voltaire's Candid.

Was that a spontaneous photograph taken of him? Or did you mean his "Candide?"


Did they even have photographs in Voiltaire's day? Or would a spontaneous oil-painting portrait be considered candid back then?

They used to have pro portraitists who would make cameo pics of people, sometimes unbeknowngst to that person, and then give the pic to their employer. It was a good way for someone to find out if their intended was a dog, but then they relied heavily on the skill and accuracy of the artist.

STFU - all of you.

I would reply in a similar vein had you not indicated your good taste in liking this book.:D

Shutting the **** up now.....but hurry up and finish already!

The Tour is cutting into my reading hour.