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Madame Bovary

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Pages
260 pages
Reading time
10 hours

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The narrative follows a commoner's wife who, trapped in a mundane existence, seeks excitement through affairs and lavish spending. Despite her husband's devotion and their comfortable life, her relentless pursuit of passion leads to inevitable ruin. The novel is celebrated for its vivid portrayal of everyday life and is hailed as a pioneering work of literary realism. Eleanor Marx-Aveling's translation retains a fresh and engaging quality, making it accessible and enjoyable for contemporary readers, even after more than a century.

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