Gustave Flaubert
French novelist and master of Realism
ποΈDecember 12, 1821 - May 8, 1880
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πBiography
Gustave Flaubert was a French novelist. He has been considered the leading exponent of literary realism in his country. He is known especially for his debut novel Madame Bovary and his scrupulous devotion to his style and aesthetics.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Author of Madame Bovary
- β¦Master of Literary Realism
- β¦Developed 'le mot juste' technique
π¬Famous Quotes
"Be regular and orderly in your life... so that you may be violent and original in your work
"There is no truth. There is only perception
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