Description
Emma Bovary, trapped in the mundane reality of provincial life and a loveless marriage, desperately seeks the romantic passion and luxurious existence she has only encountered in novels. Dissatisfied with her dull country doctor husband, she embarks on a series of affairs, hoping to escape her ennui and fulfill her idealized fantasies. Flaubert's masterpiece masterfully explores the destructive consequences of unfulfilled desires and the stark contrast between romantic ideals and harsh reality. This new translation preserves the author's distinctive, unflinching style, offering a timeless examination of character, society, and the enduring human yearning for more.
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paperback
OUP Oxford
Published Apr 8, 2004
363 pages
ISBN: 9780192840394
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First Published
1856
Language
fra
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Content and trigger warnings for Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert.