Flaubert, Gustave

Madame Bovary: Provincial Manners (Oxford World's Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780199535651
author:: Flaubert, Gustave
format:: Paperback
publisher:: OUP Oxford
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2008
Pages:: 358
Dimensions:: 129mm X 195mm
Genre:: Classic fiction
Condition:: New
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Madame Bovary, a masterpiece of 19th century realism, is a novel that continues to appeal to readers with its timeless portrayal of human emotions and society. First published in 1857, the book tells the tragic story of Emma Rouault, a woman who marries a country doctor, Charles Bovary, and becomes disillusioned with the provincial life she imagined would bring her luxury and passion.

As Emma's desires for excitement and romance lead her to take a lover, Rodolphe, she begins a devastating spiral into deceit and despair. Flaubert's masterful writing style, which has been praised for its subtlety and care in conveying a mental world, shines through on every page of this novel. Malcolm Bowie's introduction provides valuable insight into Flaubert's genius, making this a must-have book for all lovers of great literature.

This reissue of Madame Bovary features a modern translation by Margaret Mauldon, which perfectly captures the tone that makes Flaubert's style so distinct and admired. With its sharp-eyed detail and wonderfully subtle understanding of human emotions, this novel remains as fresh today as when it was first written.

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