Madame Bovary
Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert, published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on December 14, 1991, is a reprint edition comprising 432 pages. This novel explores the life of a young woman whose relentless pursuit of romantic ideals leads to her downfall. Flaubert’s narrative is marked by a meticulous structure and rich prose, offering readers a profound insight into the complexities of desire and disillusionment.
In this edition, readers will encounter a story that delves into the heart of an adulteress with a dispassionate lens, reflecting on themes of morality and societal expectations. The work’s artistry is evident in its vivid character portrayals and the intricate world surrounding its central figure. As a significant piece of literary history, Madame Bovary continues to resonate with contemporary audiences, showcasing Flaubert’s innovative approach to storytelling and character development.
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For daring to peer into the heart of an adulteress and enumerate its contents with profound dispassion, the author of Madame Bovary was tried for “offenses against morality and religion.” What shocks us today about Flaubert’s devastatingly realized tale of a young woman destroyed by the reckless pursuit of her romantic dreams is its pure artistry: the poise of its narrative structure, the opulence of its prose (marvelously captured in the English translation of Francis Steegmuller), and its creation of a world whose minor figures are as vital as its doomed heroine. In reading Madame Bovary, one experiences a work that remains genuinely revolutionary almost a century and a half after its creation.
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