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The novel explores the life of Emma Bovary, an attractive farm girl who seeks excitement beyond her mundane marriage to a dull doctor. Disillusioned, she immerses herself in romantic novels and embarks on an affair with a local landowner, leading to a tragic downfall. Flaubert's work is a key example of literary realism, reflecting societal norms and personal despair. This edition includes essays on Flaubert and details of his obscenity trial, making it essential for literature enthusiasts and collectors alike.
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Madame Bovary, Gustave Flaubert
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Madame Bovary
- Subtitle
- With Additional Essays on Flaubert & His Works
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gustave Flaubert
- Publisher
- Read & Co. Classics
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 418
- ISBN13
- 9781528719698
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Love, Classics, France, Death, 19th century, Literary Fiction, French Literature, English Literature, Adapted for Film, Marriage, Suicide, Depression, Scandals and Affairs, Realism, Doctors, Infidelity, Manipulation, Marital Crisis, Debts
- First published
- 1857
- Original title
- Madame Bovary
- Rating
- 3.65 out of 5
- Description
- The novel explores the life of Emma Bovary, an attractive farm girl who seeks excitement beyond her mundane marriage to a dull doctor. Disillusioned, she immerses herself in romantic novels and embarks on an affair with a local landowner, leading to a tragic downfall. Flaubert's work is a key example of literary realism, reflecting societal norms and personal despair. This edition includes essays on Flaubert and details of his obscenity trial, making it essential for literature enthusiasts and collectors alike.