Madame Bovary
Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert, published by Penguin in 2001, is a classic work that explores the life of Emma, a discontented provincial housewife. This edition spans 302 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Emma as she seeks fulfillment outside her marriage, engaging in a passionate affair with Rodolphe, which ultimately leads to her downfall.
Readers will find a detailed portrayal of Emma’s struggles with societal expectations and personal desires. The book delves into themes of love and disillusionment, reflecting Flaubert’s critical perspective on romanticism and the constraints of provincial life. This edition invites readers to engage with the complexities of human emotion and the consequences of seeking escape from reality.
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Flaubert’s heroine, Emma, is a bored provincial housewife who abandons her husband to pursue the libertine Rodolphe in a desperate love affair. The book created a sensation when it was published – the author was prosecuted for offending public morals and later aquitted.
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