Flauberts Papagei

Retired English doctor Geoffrey Braithwaite is obsessed with Gustave Flaubert. His research into the French writer's life uncovers a curious riddle: which stuffed parrot truly sat on Flaubert's desk? This quest for the real bird takes Dr. Braithwaite on a journey that explores Flaubert's biography and offers unexpected insights into his own existence. Julian Barnes masterfully blends literary history, philosophical musings, and personal discovery in this witty and profound novel.