Gustave Flaubert

Gustave Flaubert was born on December 12, 1821 in Rouen, France. An important French writer known for his scrupulous attention to detail and word choice, he is most famous for his 1857 novel, Madame Bovary. His other major works include Memoirs of a Madman, Sentimental Education, and Le Chateau des Coeurs.
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Occupation Novelist
Age 58 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born December 12, 1821 (Rouen, France)
Birthday December 12
Town/City Rouen, France
Nationality France

🌙 Zodiac

Gustave Flaubert’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Gustave Flaubert was born in the Year of the Snake. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.

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About

An important French Writer known for his scrupulous attention to detail and word choice, he is most famous for his 1857 novel, Madame Bovary. His other major works include Memoirs of a MadMan, Sentimental Education, and Le Chateau des Coeurs.

Before Fame

He grew up in northern France and began writing when he was just eight years old. Later, he traveled to Paris to study law, though he later decided against a career as an attorney.

Trivia

He was a meticulous, perfectionistic Writer whose work showed the dual literary influences of Romanticism and realism. Being such a romantic, he was dared by his friends to try his hand at the more realistic style. The result was his masterpiece, Madame Bovary.

Family Life

He had a romantic relationship with poet Louise Colet during the 1840s and 1850s. He was also infamous for his frequent sexual relations with both male and female prostitutes and was rumored to suffer from syphilis and other venereal diseases.

Associated With

His work, marked by detachment and scientific and legal references, greatly influenced the literary style of Franz Kafka.

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