“It is necessary to sleep upon the pillow of doubt.”
Quote by Gustave Flaubert
Work
Bouvard and Pecuchet: A Tragi-Comic Novel of Bourgeois Life
This novel is a humorous and poignant exploration of the limitations of human knowledge and the absurdity of the pursuit of happiness through the lens of the characters Bouvard and Pecuchet, who spend their lives in a futile quest for enlightenment. more
Author
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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