Discuss how art and life intermingle in the novel. What is Barnes trying to tell us about this relationship? How do both Flaubert and Geoffrey react to it?
Discuss why Geoffrey is searching for an understanding of Flaubert.
The novel features a number of unconventional chapters for a work of fiction. Why do you think Barnes includes these formats?
Compare and contrast Louise Colet and Ellen Braithwaite. Do you think the chapter from Louise's perspective is meant as a way for Geoffrey to look back on.....
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