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Literary Fiction· France

Madame Bovary

by Gustave Flaubert
Aggregate Editorial Score37/100
Times Literary Supplement
Published 1857351 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1857, Madame Bovary established Gustave Flaubert as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. Emma Bovary, bored by provincial French life and her dull husband, pursues romantic fantasies that lead her to ruin. Flaubert's masterpiece, which scandalized France on publication, is the foundational novel of literary realism and still one of the most perfect novels in any language. Themes of boredom, romanticism, adultery run through the work. The book has received recognition from Times Literary Supplement 1857.

Book Details

AuthorGustave Flaubert
Published1857
Country of Origin🇫🇷 France
LanguageEnglish
Pages351
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780140449129
Editorial Score37/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇫🇷 France

This book is part of France's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Times Literary Supplement
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185712
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Gustave Flaubert
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Madame Bovary about?

Emma Bovary, bored by provincial French life and her dull husband, pursues romantic fantasies that lead her to ruin. Flaubert's masterpiece, which scandalized France on publication, is the foundational novel of literary realism and still one of the most perfect novels in any language.

Who wrote Madame Bovary?

Madame Bovary was written by Gustave Flaubert, from France. First published in 1857.

What awards has Madame Bovary won?

Madame Bovary has received the following awards and honours: Times Literary Supplement 1857.

Is Madame Bovary worth reading?

Madame Bovary is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 12/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in boredom, romanticism, adultery.

Where can I buy Madame Bovary?

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What category is Madame Bovary?

Madame Bovary is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Madame Bovary from?

Madame Bovary originates from France's literary tradition. Explore more books from France on our country page.

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