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“I love good sense above all, perhaps because I have none.”

Quote by Gustave Flaubert

Book:The Letters of Gustave Flaubert: 1830-1857

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The Letters of Gustave Flaubert: 1830-1857

The letters provide insight into Flaubert's personal life, literary aspirations, and the social and cultural context of his time. more

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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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