"For which novel, a study of provincial life published in 1856, was the author, Gustave Flaubert, and his publisher prosecuted for ""an offence against morals""?"
Gustave Flaubert suggesting instead that he focus on day-to-day life rather than fantastic subjects. In 1850, after returning from Egypt, Flaubert began work on "Madame Bovary". The novel, which took five years to write, was serialized in the "Revue de Paris" in 1856. The government brought an action against the publisher and author on the charge of immorality, which was heard during the following year, but both were acquitted. When "Madame Bovary" appeared in book form, it met with a warm reception. In 1858, Flaubert travelled to Carthage to gather material for his next novel, "Salammbô". The novel was completed in 1862
Pont Gustave-Flaubert Pont Gustave-Flaubert The Pont Gustave-Flaubert () is a vertical-lift bridge over the River Seine in Rouen, Seine-Maritime, Normandy, France. It officially opened on 25 September 2008 after four years of work. The bridge itself cost approximately to build, but the associated approach roads and other infrastructure made the total cost €137 million. Construction work began in June 2004. Rouen City Council named the bridge on 15 December 2006, after the famous 19th-century novelist Gustave Flaubert, who was born and died in Rouen. The contract for the bridge construction, without the approaching viaducts, was €60 million. It was won by Quille,