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Madame Bovary
Paperback
Classic FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781248385753
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Apr 10 2012
Pages: 420
Weight: 1.29
Height: 0.86 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Gustave Flaubert's masterpiece, Madame Bovary: Provincial Manners, is a searing portrait of a woman trapped by societal expectations and her own romantic fantasies. Emma Bovary, a doctor's wife in rural France, seeks escape from the monotony of her marriage through passionate affairs and extravagant spending.
Flaubert's meticulous prose and unflinching realism expose the hypocrisy and limitations of bourgeois society, while exploring the destructive power of illusion and desire. Madame Bovary remains a timeless exploration of the human condition, capturing the universal longing for love, beauty, and a life beyond the confines of convention. This edition invites readers to rediscover the enduring power of Flaubert's prose and the tragic fate of one of literature's most memorable characters.
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