Madame Bovary

Madame Bovary is a novel written by French author Gustave Flaubert. Published in 1856, the book tells the story of Emma Bovary, a young woman who marries a country doctor, Charles Bovary, but soon becomes dissatisfied with her life. She begins to engage in extramarital affairs and spends money recklessly, leading to financial ruin and tragic consequences.The novel is considered a masterpiece of literary realism, as Flaubert portrays Emma's life in vivid detail, highlighting the social and cultural norms of 19th-century France. The characters in the book are complex and flawed, with Emma's dissatisfaction and desire for something more serving as a commentary on the limitations placed on women in society.Madame Bovary is also known for its controversial depiction of adultery and its exploration of the human psyche. Flaubert's writing style is characterized by his attention to detail and his use of rich, descriptive language.Overall, Madame Bovary is a timeless classic that explores themes of love, desire, and the human condition, and continues to captivate readers to this day.Gustave Flaubert's tale of adultery and destruction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.