What inspired Flaubert to craft Bouvard and Pécuchet as a critique of human curiosity?
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Bouvard and Pécuchet

Bouvard and Pécuchet
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What inspired Flaubert to craft Bouvard and Pécuchet as a critique of human curiosity?
Did anyone else find the humor in their endless experiments both amusing and a bit tragic?
How do you think the structure of the book, with its episodic recounting of their pursuits, affects its overall message?