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Madame Bovary
Paperback
RomanceClassic FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025415246
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 462
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.93 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A seminal masterpiece of literary realism, Madame Bovary follows the tragic descent of Emma Bovary, a woman stifled by the banal realities of provincial life. Trapped in a lackluster marriage to a kind but dull country doctor, Emma seeks escape through romantic novels and high-society aspirations, eventually embarking on a series of illicit affairs and reckless expenditures in a desperate search for passion and status.
Gustave Flaubert's meticulous prose and psychological depth transform this story of domestic discontent into a powerful critique of 19th-century French society and the dangers of romantic disillusionment. The novel explores themes of boredom, desire, and the destructive power of fantasy, painting a vivid portrait of a woman's struggle against the social and economic constraints of her time. As Emma's debt and desperation mount, her pursuit of an idealized life leads to inevitable ruin.
Renowned for its precise language and objective narrative style, Madame Bovary remains one of the most influential works in the history of literature, offering a profound and enduring examination of human nature and the complexities of the female experience.
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