About Gustave Flaubert
Gustave Flaubert (1821-1880) was a prominent French novelist and a key figure in the literary movement of realism. Best known for his masterpiece "Madame Bovary," which critiques the romantic ideals of 19th-century society through the tragic story of a dissatisfied provincial woman, Flaubert's meticulous writing style and innovative narrative techniques have had a lasting influence on literature. His thorough approach to character development and themes of existential despair continues to resonate with readers and writers alike.
