Dec 21, 2009

Madame Bovary | Compare and Contrast

Mid-nineteenth century: In 1835, French philosopher Victor Cousin first uses the phrase “l’Art pour l’Art” (“Art for Art’s sake”) to define a new literary movement that promotes style over other literary elements. Flaubert is greatly influenced by this movement.

Today: The confessional narrative gains a prominent position in the literary world.

Mid-nineteenth century: In 1848, the first American convention concerning women’s rights is held in Seneca Falls, New York.

Today: Women have made major gains in their fight for...