"Sentimental upbringing; or, A Young Man's Story. Volume 1" is a novel by the famous French writer Gustave Flaubert, which is considered one of the masterpieces of world literature. In this book, the author tells the story of a young man named Frédéric Moreau, who is searching for his place in life during the French Revolution of 1848. Flaubert skillfully recreates the atmosphere of the era, describing social changes, political events and the inner world of the main character. The novel reveals in detail the psychology of the characters, their relationships, dreams and disappointments. "Sentimental upbringing; or, A Young Man's Story. Volume 1" is a work that invites the reader to think about the meaning of life, youth and love, discovering new depths of history and feelings.