Madame Bovary

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Madame Bovary

by Gustave Flaubert

FR·~11 hours

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Set in the quiet, sun‑drenched countryside of 19th‑century France, the story follows a young woman who, after a modest marriage to a country doctor, finds the rhythm of provincial life stifling. She dreams of elegance, romance, and excitement, constantly comparing her own world to the glittering scenes she encounters in books and society gatherings. As she navigates the expectations of her husband, family, and small town, her yearning begins to shape the choices she makes.

Through keen observation and subtle irony, the narrative explores the clash between romantic ideals and everyday reality, revealing how desire can both uplift and unravel a life. The prose captures the textures of rural markets, church bells, and intimate domestic moments, inviting listeners to feel the weight of unfulfilled longing. Ultimately, the tale offers a poignant portrait of a woman caught between the world she imagines and the one she inhabits.

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Language

fr

Duration

~11 hours (679K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-11-26

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Gustave Flaubert

Gustave Flaubert

1821–1880

Best known for Madame Bovary, he helped define literary realism with fiction that is sharp, unsentimental, and deeply attentive to everyday life. His work is still admired for its precision, emotional force, and refusal to look away from uncomfortable truths.

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