"Flaubert's Parrot" is a novel by British author Julian Barnes, published in 1984. The story revolves around Geoffrey Braithwaite, a retired doctor and Flaubert enthusiast, who embarks on a quest to learn more about the life and works of the French writer Gustave Flaubert. The narrative intertwines Braithwaite's personal reflections with literary analysis, exploring themes of obsession and the nature of truth in literature. The novel is notable for its innovative structure, blending fiction with non-fiction elements. It includes discussions about Flaubert's famous work, Madame Bovary, and the significance of a parrot that symbolizes the complexities of interpretation and the search for meaning in art.