“Ainsi leur rencontre avait eu l'importance d'une aventure. Ils s'étaient, tout de suite, accrochés par des fibres secrètes. D'ailleurs, comment expliquer les sympathies? Pourquoi telle particularité, telle imperfection indifférente ou odieuse dans celui-ci enchante-t-elle dans celui-là? Ce qu'on appelle le coup de foudre est vrai pour toutes les passions. Avant la fin de la semaine, ils se tutoyèrent”
This novel is a humorous and critical examination of the human condition, focusing on the futile attempts of the characters Bouvard and Pécuchet to accumulate knowledge and improve their lives. The story is known for its wit and philosophical depth, offering a commentary on the limitations of human understanding and the pursuit of knowledge. more
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
“Un ami est une route, un ennemi est un mur.”
“Les belles âmes ne se rencontrent pas, elles se retrouvent.”