Madame Bovary - Gustave Flaubert - 1856

Madame Bovary, written by Gustave Flaubert in 1856, is a novel that follows the life of Emma Bovary, a dissatisfied housewife in rural France who strives for a more luxurious and exciting life.

Emma is married to the kind-hearted but unexciting Charles Bovary, a country doctor.

In pursuit of her dreams, she begins to pursue romantic relationships outside of her marriage and spends recklessly, which leads to financial ruin.

In the novel, Flaubert humorously portrays Emma's misadventures, with her attempts to improve her situation often making matters worse for her, her family, and her lovers.

Despite her mistakes, Emma's passionate nature and determination to find true love and fulfillment is inspiring and uplifting.

Through her story, we explore the complexities of love, marriage, and morality in 19th century France.

In one memorable scene, Emma and her lover, Rodolphe, go on a romantic picnic in the countryside, setting the stage for a passionate love affair.

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