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Meaning
The speaker compares the country to a large, elegant garment spread out in front of them. The image suggests a landscape that feels rich, green, and edged with something bright or shimmering.
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Source
Works of Gustave Flaubert, Madame Bovary, Part 2, Chapter 1
Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
The phrase appears verbatim in the public-domain text "Works of Gustave Flaubert, Madame Bovary, Part 2, Chapter 1" (Wikisource); no earlier source was checked.
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About Gustave Flaubert
French novelist and critic of the 19th century, Flaubert is best known for his meticulous craftsmanship and literary realism, exemplified by masterpieces like *Madame Bovary*. His relentless pursuit of perfection in prose and his sharp critiques of societal hypocrisy remain influential in modern writing.
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