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 novelSalmmbô (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...