Madame Bovary: A Powerful Novel of Desire, Disillusionment, and the Cost of Escaping Reality

Gustave Flaubert's Madame Bovary tells the story of Emma Bovary, a woman who hungers for passion, luxury, and adventure far beyond her provincial life. Her longing leads her into a spiral of emotional turmoil, costly choices, and illusions that cannot be sustained. This restored edition preserves the precision, elegance, and psychological depth of Flaubert's groundbreaking prose while offering a clean, modern reading experience. A landmark of literary realism, the novel captures the tension between dreams and reality with unmatched clarity. Celebrated worldwide as one of the greatest novels ever written, it remains a profound examination of human desire and the consequences of pursuing idealized happiness. Experience the novel that revolutionized modern fiction—add this essential classic to your collection today.

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Release date

Ebook: December 10, 2025