Madame Bovary: A Tale of Provincial Life, Vol. 1 (of 2) by Gustave Flaubert

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Author Flaubert, Gustave, 1821-1880
Title Madame Bovary: A Tale of Provincial Life, Vol. 1 (of 2)
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Summary "Madame Bovary: A Tale of Provincial Life, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by Gustave Flaubert is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story explores the life of Emma Bovary, a woman who grapples with her desires for romance and a more extravagant life, ultimately leading to tumultuous choices and consequences. The theme of provincial existence and the struggle against societal norms is likely central to the narrative. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a young Charles Bovary, a boy who is awkward yet earnest as he navigates the challenges of his early school days. Flaubert paints a vivid picture of Charles's childhood, marked by an unremarkable upbringing and a sense of being overshadowed by his domineering mother. As the chapters unfold, we witness Charles grow into a young man uncertain of his path, foreshadowing his later role as Emma’s husband. The stage is set for the dynamics of their relationship and the inevitable tensions that will arise as they pursue their different aspirations in life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Adultery -- Fiction
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Married women -- Fiction
Subject France -- Fiction
Subject Middle class -- Fiction
Subject Physicians' spouses -- Fiction
Subject Suicide victims -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 27575
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 9, 2014
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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