Gustave Flaubert
1821 - 1880
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Biography
Gustave Flaubert (1821-1880) was a French novelist best known for his masterpiece 'Madame Bovary,' which is considered a pinnacle of realist fiction. He meticulously crafted his prose to achieve precision and stylistic perfection, earning him a reputation as a leading figure in 19th-century literature. His dedication to accuracy and detail in his writing set new standards for the novel as an art form. Flaubert's work has had a lasting impact on literature, influencing future generations of writers with his exploration of human complexities and societal conventions.
Famous Quotes (5)
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One always begins by imitating.
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Anything becomes interesting if you look at it long enough.
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What a beautiful language, French! Shame I can't read it.
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You can calculate the worth of a man by the number of his enemies.
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I am irritated by my own writing. I am like a violinist whose ear is true, but whose fingers refuse to reproduce precisely the sound he hears within.