Madame Bovary
(Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
Gustave Flaubert
A bored and beautiful woman named Emma Bovary longs for passion and escapes her mundane life through romantic fantasies, excessive spending, and eventually, adultery. But her affairs only bring disappointment and devastating consequences. Flaubert's portrayal of Emma caused moral outcry in 1857, with many claiming to be the model for his heroine. A classic tale of unfulfilled desires and the consequences that come with them.
Publish Date
2004-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
2004-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1856
Goodreads Rating
3.7
ISBN
9780553213416
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