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Madame Bovary - cover

Madame Bovary

Gustave Flaubert

Verlag: CLXBX

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Beschreibung

A landmark of literary realism, Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert is a masterful exploration of desire, disillusionment, and the quiet tragedies hidden beneath ordinary life. First published in 1857, this groundbreaking novel shocked its contemporaries and forever changed the course of modern fiction.

The story centers on Emma Bovary, a young woman raised on romantic dreams and fantasies of passion, luxury, and refinement. Married to a well-meaning but unimaginative country doctor, Emma soon finds herself suffocated by the monotony of provincial life. Longing for excitement and emotional fulfillment, she seeks escape through extravagant spending and dangerous affairs, chasing an idealized vision of happiness that remains perpetually out of reach.

With meticulous attention to detail and psychological depth, Flaubert paints a vivid portrait of a woman trapped between imagination and reality. Emma's inner turmoil reflects a broader critique of society—its materialism, superficial values, and rigid expectations. Her relentless pursuit of romance and status becomes both her rebellion and her undoing.

Flaubert's prose is precise and elegant, marked by irony and subtlety. Rather than judging his heroine, he presents her with striking honesty, revealing both her vulnerabilities and her flaws. The result is a powerful and deeply human story that examines the consequences of living beyond one's means—emotionally, morally, and financially.

Tragic, intimate, and profoundly influential, Madame Bovary remains one of the greatest novels ever written. Its exploration of longing, dissatisfaction, and the search for meaning continues to resonate with readers, offering a timeless reflection on the fragile boundary between dreams and reality.
Verfügbar seit: 14.02.2026.
Drucklänge: 411 Seiten.

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