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[法]福楼拜
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About the Author
Gustave Flaubert, the renowned French novelist born in 1821 in Rouen, is celebrated for his meticulous craftsmanship and unflinching portrayal of human folly. A pivotal figure in the realist movement, Flaubert's works delve into the complexities of bourgeois life, exposing the illusions and dissatisfactions that underpin it. His masterpiece, Madame Bovary, published in 1857, chronicles the tragic aspirations of Emma Bovary, a provincial doctor's wife whose romantic dreams clash disastrously with reality, earning both scandal and acclaim for its bold depiction of adultery and disillusionment. Flaubert's commitment to le mot juste—seeking the perfect word—revolutionized literary style, influencing generations of writers with his objective narrative and psychological depth. Despite personal struggles and a trial for immorality, he remained a literary innovator until his death in 1880, leaving an enduring legacy in French literature.
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Writing style
Meticulous
Realistic
Ironic
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