Birthdate: December 12, 1821
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Rouen, France
Died: May 8, 1880
Gustave Flaubert was a prominent French novelist who played a key role in developing literary realism. He stood out as a leading figure in the genre due to his commitment to achieving formal perfection and his belief in using style to portray reality objectively. Flaubert’s significant works include “Madame Bovary,” his Correspondence, and his meticulous focus on style and aesthetics. He is recognized as a master of realism by literary theorist Kornelije Kvas and also served as a mentor to acclaimed short story writer Guy de Maupassant.
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