About the book
Madame Bovary is one of the greatest, most beguiling novels ever written.
Emma Bovary is an avid reader of sentimental novels; brought up on a Normandy farm and convent-educated, she longs for romance. At first, Emma pins her hopes on marriage, but life with her well-meaning husband in the provinces leaves her bored and dissatisfied. She seeks escape through extravagant spending sprees and, eventually, adultery. As Emma pursues her impossible reverie she seals her own ruin.
'A great novel that is also an inexhaustible pleasure to read' Guardian
A NEW TRANSLATION BY ADAM THORPE
VINTAGE FRENCH CLASSICS - six masterpieces of French fiction in collectable editions.
Editions of Madame Bovary
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781784878450
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780099573074
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781784877460
- EBook
- ISBN 9781448113927
Read an Excerpt
Madame Bovary is one of the greatest, most beguiling novels ever written.
Emma Bovary is an avid reader of sentimental novels; brought up on a Normandy farm and convent-educated, she longs for romance. At first, Emma pins her hopes on marriage, but life with her well-meaning husband in the provinces leaves her bored and dissatisfied. She seeks escape through extravagant spending sprees and, eventually, adultery. As Emma pursues her impossible reverie she seals her own ruin.
'A great novel that is also an inexhaustible pleasure to read' Guardian
A NEW TRANSLATION BY ADAM THORPE
VINTAGE FRENCH CLASSICS - six masterpieces of French fiction in collectable editions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madame Bovary about?
Madame Bovary is one of the greatest, most beguiling novels ever written.
Emma Bovary is an avid reader of sentimental novels; brought up on a Normandy farm and convent-educated, she longs for romance. At first, Emma pins her hopes on marriage, but life with her well-meaning husband in the provinces leaves her bored and dissatisfied. She seeks escape through extravagant spending sprees and, eventually, adultery. As Emma pursues her impossible reverie she seals her own ruin.
'A great novel that is also an inexhaustible pleasure to read' Guardian
A NEW TRANSLATION BY ADAM THORPE
VINTAGE FRENCH CLASSICS - six masterpieces of French fiction in collectable editions.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Madame Bovary?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Classic fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of Madame Bovary?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781784878450
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Madame Bovary?
Gustave Flaubert
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Madame Bovary is available as paperback(ISBN 9781784878450) and paperback(ISBN 9780099573074) and paperback(ISBN 9781784877460) and ebook(ISBN 9781448113927)
Where can I buy Madame Bovary online or support local independent bookshops?
You can buy Madame Bovary from below
Where can I buy Madame Bovary?