Gustave Flaubert

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Biography

Gustave Flaubert (12 December 1821 – 8 May 1880) was a French novelist. He has been considered the leading exponent of literary realism in his country and abroad. According to the literary theorist Kornelije Kvas, "in Flaubert, realism strives for formal perfection, so the presentation of reality tends to be neutral, emphasizing the values and importance of style as an objective method of presenting reality". He is known especially for his debut novel Madame Bovary (1857), his Correspondence, and his scrupulous devotion to his style and aesthetics. The celebrated short story writer Guy de Maupassant was a protégé of Flaubert.

Career Overview

Gustave Flaubert has 22 screen credits in a career dating back to 1926. Signature works include Madame Bovary, Madame Bovary, Madame Bovary. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Writing
Gender
male
Known Credits
22
Birth Date
1821-12-12 00:00:00
Birth Place
Rouen, Normandy, Kingdom of France

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