About the book
For daring to peer into the heart of an adulteress and enumerate its contents with profound dispassion, the author of Madame Bovary was tried for \"offenses against morality and religion.\" What shocks us today about Flaubert's devastatingly realized tale of a young woman destroyed by the reckless pursuit of her romantic dreams is its pure artistry: the poise of its narrative structure, the opulence of its prose (marvelously captured in the English translation of Francis Steegmuller), and its creation of a world whose minor figures are as vital as its doomed heroine. In reading Madame Bovary, one experiences a work that remains genuinely revolutionary almost a century and a half after its creation.
Editions of Madame Bovary
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780679736363
- EBook
- ISBN 9780804151337
Read an Excerpt
For daring to peer into the heart of an adulteress and enumerate its contents with profound dispassion, the author of Madame Bovary was tried for \"offenses against morality and religion.\" What shocks us today about Flaubert's devastatingly realized tale of a young woman destroyed by the reckless pursuit of her romantic dreams is its pure artistry: the poise of its narrative structure, the opulence of its prose (marvelously captured in the English translation of Francis Steegmuller), and its creation of a world whose minor figures are as vital as its doomed heroine. In reading Madame Bovary, one experiences a work that remains genuinely revolutionary almost a century and a half after its creation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madame Bovary about?
For daring to peer into the heart of an adulteress and enumerate its contents with profound dispassion, the author of Madame Bovary was tried for \"offenses against morality and religion.\" What shocks us today about Flaubert's devastatingly realized tale of a young woman destroyed by the reckless pursuit of her romantic dreams is its pure artistry: the poise of its narrative structure, the opulence of its prose (marvelously captured in the English translation of Francis Steegmuller), and its creation of a world whose minor figures are as vital as its doomed heroine. In reading Madame Bovary, one experiences a work that remains genuinely revolutionary almost a century and a half after its creation.
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/9780679736363
Is Madame Bovary part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Vintage Classics
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 9780679736363) and ebook(ISBN 9780804151337)
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?