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Discover the enchanting world of Gustave Flaubert's 'Madame Bovary' in this 'Popular Penguins' edition. This beautifully crafted A-format paperback, published by Penguin UK in 2009, is a true literary gem featuring the classic tale of Emma Bovary, a woman caught in the suffocating grip of provincial life and an uninspiring marriage to a mediocre doctor. With her beauty and charm, Emma dreams of passion, love, and excitement, moving through life as an ardent reader of sentimental novels that shape her unrealistic expectations. Her quest for romance leads to voracious spending and ultimately, a series of tumultuous affairs that unveil the stark reality of her desires. Flaubert's masterful prose and deep character exploration delve into themes of love, dissatisfaction, and the human condition, making 'Madame Bovary' a quintessential read for those seeking to understand the complexities of passion and consequence. Ideal for literature enthusiasts and those looking to explore classic French literature, this edition contains 360 pages of gripping storytelling that continues to resonate with readers today. Perfect for personal libraries and as thoughtful gifts for avid readers. Order your copy now for prompt delivery. Satisfaction guaranteed!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141045153
Format: A-format paperback
Year: 2009
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 360
Description:
Emma Bovary is beautiful and bored, trapped in her marriage to a mediocre doctor and stifled by the banality of provincial life. An ardent reader of sentimental novels, she longs for passion and seeks escape in fantasies of high romance, in voracious spending and, eventually, in adultery. But even her affairs bring her disappointment and the consequences are devastating. Flaubert's erotically charged novel caused a moral outcry on its publication in 1857.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141045153
Format: A-format paperback
Year: 2009
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 360
Description:
Emma Bovary is beautiful and bored, trapped in her marriage to a mediocre doctor and stifled by the banality of provincial life. An ardent reader of sentimental novels, she longs for passion and seeks escape in fantasies of high romance, in voracious spending and, eventually, in adultery. But even her affairs bring her disappointment and the consequences are devastating. Flaubert's erotically charged novel caused a moral outcry on its publication in 1857.