Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert
Madame Bovary is a tragic novel about a young woman, Emma Bovary, who is married to a dull, but kind-hearted doctor. Dissatisfied with her life, she embarks on a series of extramarital affairs and indulges in a luxurious lifestyle in an attempt to escape the banalities and emptiness of provincial life. Her desire for passion and excitement leads her down a path of financial ruin and despair, ultimately resulting in a tragic end.
The 19th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1857
- Nationality
- French
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-450
- Words
- 117,000
- Original Language
- French
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