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Gustave Flaubert's 1857 novel, Madame Bovary, though controversial and prosecuted for obscenity at the time of its original publication, soon became widely recognized as a masterpiece. It has come to be seen as one of the greatest novels of the nineteenth century, and continues to influence writers of subsequent generations.

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Flaubert's meticulous approach to the craft of fiction, his portrayal of contemporary reality, his representation of an unforgettable cast of characters make Madame Bovary one of the major landmarks of modern fiction.