A retired English doctor, obsessed with Gustave Flaubert, weaves a mesmerizing tale that blends fact and fiction, exploring the elusive nature of the past through a green stuffed parrot and the chaotic pursuit of a greased piglet.
This unconventional biography of Flaubert delves into the intricacies of his life, while the narrator's own personal grief and intellectual musings add layers of emotional depth and satirical reflection on the art of writing.