Madame Bovary

About “Madame Bovary”

Madame Bovary is the debut novel by French writer Gustave Flaubert, published in 1856 and 1857. The story follows Emma Bovary, the eponymous character, who attempts to escape the boredom of her provincial life by living beyond her means. The novel explores her desires and the consequences of her choices. It is considered a significant work in literary history. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)