FLAUBERT'S PARROT

This clever treatise on Flaubert would be easier to read than to listen to. Despite the lively voice of the British narrator, the text is too dense to understand without close study. The quotations are especially hard to follow. It’s often difficult to tell whether the words are those of Flaubert or the author or another critic entirely. Perhaps Crawford Logan’s charming rendition of the author’s wit and wisdom could be enjoyed by dedicated Flaubert scholars in search of an etymological treat. J.C. ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine [Published: AUG 95]