Author |
Flaubert, Gustave, 1821-1880 |
Title |
Œuvres complètes de Gustave Flaubert, tome 1 (of 8): Madame Bovary
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Alternate Title |
OEuvres complètes de Gustave Flaubert, tome 1 (of 8): Madame Bovary
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Credits |
E-text prepared by Claudine Corbasson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (https://archive.org/details/toronto)
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Summary |
"Œuvres complètes de Gustave Flaubert, tome 1 (of 8): Madame Bovary" by Flaubert is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This literary work paints a vivid picture of provincial life in France and explores themes of desire, frustration, and the search for fulfillment through the story of its main character, Emma Bovary. The opening of "Madame Bovary" introduces readers to a classroom scene where a new student, Charles Bovary, is welcomed by his peers with mockery for his unusual name and appearance. Through Charles’s backstory, we learn about his humble beginnings, the domestic life he comes from, and the expectations placed upon him. The narrative describes his interactions, including the disdain he faces from classmates and the complex dynamics within his family. This sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Charles’s character and his future relationships, particularly with Emma, hinting at the societal pressures and personal aspirations that will shape their lives as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
French |
LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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Subject |
Adultery -- Fiction
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Subject |
Domestic fiction
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Subject |
Married women -- Fiction
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France -- Fiction
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Middle class -- Fiction
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Subject |
Physicians' spouses -- Fiction
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Suicide victims -- Fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
48359 |
Release Date |
Feb 25, 2015 |
Most Recently Updated |
Jun 15, 2020 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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