Señora De Bovary

Señora de Bovary

by Gustave Flaubert

Madame Bovary is a classic novel that explores themes of love, marriage, and social class in 19th century France. Emma Bovary, a young woman trapped in a stifling provincial life, seeks fulfillment through romantic affairs, but ultimately finds only disappointment and tragedy. The novel is known for its sharp social commentary and realistic portrayal of human emotions, particularly the complexities of female desire and the constraints of societal expectations.

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Gustave Flaubert was a French novelist. Highly influential, he has been considered the leading exponent of literary realism in his country. According to the literary theorist Kornelije Kvas, "in Flaub...

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