The provided text is an extensive Wikipedia article about the French novelist Gustave Flaubert . It offers a detailed biographical outline , covering his birth, education, personal relationships, struggles with health, and eventual death. The article also thoroughly examines his professional output and stylistic approach , listing his major works like Madame Bovary and discussing his famed pursuit of le mot juste (the right word) and dedication to literary realism . Furthermore, the source provides a comprehensive bibliography of his works and correspondence , alongside sections exploring his profound literary legacy and influence on later writers.
