... century, Gustav Flaubert was brought to trial for his novel, "Madame Bovary." It seen as a work of reprehensible moral content - particularly Emma's glorification of adultery as a means of romantic fulfillment, her suicide, and religious offenses. Prosecutor Pinard denounced the book, concerned that it would corrupt the public taste. These accusations were met by the defense attorney with the retort that Emma's actions might temporarily satisfy her fantastical whims, but they ... , 414). This "form " that he speaks of refers to Flaubert's emancipation from matter, the genius aspect of hi...

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