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“Everything, even herself, was now unbearable to her. She wished that, taking wing like a bird, she could fly somewhere, far away to regions of purity, and there grow young again.”

Quote by Gustave Flaubert

Book:The Complete Works of Gustave Flaubert: Novels, Short Stories, Plays, Memoirs and Letters: Original Versions of the Novels and Stories in French, An Interactive Bilingual Edition with Literary Essays on Flaubert by Guy de Maupassant, Virginia Woolf, Henry James, D.H. Lawrence
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The Complete Works of Gustave Flaubert: Novels, Short Stories, Plays, Memoirs and Letters: Original Versions of the Novels and Stories in French, An Interactive Bilingual Edition with Literary Essays on Flaubert by Guy de Maupassant, Virginia Woolf, Henry James, D.H. Lawrence

The Complete Works of Gustave Flaubert is a definitive compilation of the author's novels, short stories, plays, memoirs, and letters. This bilingual edition presents the original French texts of Flaubert's works alongside English translations, providing readers with a direct engagement with the author's writing. The book also features literary essays by Guy de Maupassant, Virginia Woolf, Henry James, and D.H. Lawrence, offering diverse interpretations and insights into Flaubert's life and works. This interactive format is designed to enhance the reader's understanding and appreciation of Flaubert's literary contributions. more

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Gustave Flaubert
Gustave Flaubert

Gustave Flaubert, born on December 12, 1821 and died on May 8, 1880, was a prominent French writer of the 19th century. Known for his exquisite literary skills and profound psychological portrayals, Flaubert is best remembered for his masterpiece 'Madame Bovary'. more

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