Madame Bovary: A Tale of Provincial Life, Vol. 1 (of 2): Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

Madame Bovary: A Tale of Provincial Life, Vol. 1 (of 2) is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Flaubert, Gustave (1821–1880).

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"Madame Bovary: A Tale of Provincial Life, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by Gustave Flaubert is a novel published in 1856-1857. Emma Bovary, a young woman trapped in a dull marriage to a country doctor, yearns for the passion and luxury she has read about in novels. Seeking escape from provincial monotony, she pursues dangerous romantic entanglements and reckless spending that spiral beyond her control. This landmark work of literary realism caused scandal upon publication, facing obscenity charges that made it notorious before becoming a bestseller.

Book and edition facts

• Title: Madame Bovary: A Tale of Provincial Life, Vol. 1 (of 2)
• Author credits: Flaubert, Gustave (1821–1880)
• Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

• Adultery -- Fiction
• Domestic fiction
• France -- Fiction
• Married women -- Fiction
• Middle class -- Fiction
• Physicians' spouses -- Fiction
• Suicide victims -- Fiction

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• Best Books Ever Listings
• Category: French Literature
• Category: Novels

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