Madame Bovary

Gustave Flaubert’s novel, “Madame Bovary,” is a classic work of nineteenth-century French literature, recounting the life of a provincial woman, Emma Bovary, who, disillusioned with her marriage to a country doctor, seeks happiness in romantic affairs and luxury. The book presents a deep psychological portrait of the heroine, whose romantic illusions clash with harsh reality, leading to a tragic end.