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Gustave Flaubert | |
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 Gustave Flaubert | |
| Born | 12 December 1821 Rouen, France |
| Died | 8 May 1880 (aged 58) Rouen, France |
| Occupation | Novelist, playwright |
| Nationality | French |
| Genre | Fictional prose |
| Literary movement | Realism, Romanticism |
Gustave Flaubert (pronounced [gystaːv flobɛːʁ] in French) (12 December 1821 – 8 May 1880) was a French writer. He is known especially for his first published novel, Madame Bovary (1857) and a historical novel Salmmbô (1862). He was very devoted to what he did, and always looked for the word that would best fit the context. He died of a cerebral hemorrhage. view more...
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