Madame Bovary

Experience the tragic tale of Emma Bovary, a captivating woman whose insatiable desire for passion and romance leads her down a path of despair and self-destruction. In Madame Bovary, the brilliant Gaston Flaubert, through the translation of Eleanor Marx-Aveling, immerses us in a world of love and desire set in the rigid structure that was nineteenth-century French society.

Emma Bovary, a doctor's wife, dreams of a life beyond the routine daily life of her small town. She craves the excitement of grand romances found in the novels she reads. Emma embarks on a series of passionate love affairs as her unhappiness grows, seeking to fill the void inside her heart. However, Emma’s rash decisions create a ripple effect on the lives of everyone around her.

Flaubert's mastery of language and sharp observation of human nature transports readers into the depths of Emma's tortured soul. He uses richly-detailed writing to create a memorable portrait of a woman trapped by society’s expectations but driven by her desires to go against them. Madame Bovary is a classic read about a timeless journey of loss, love, and the painful consequences of free will and choice.

Uncover all of the all-consuming passions and the quick but tragic fall of Emma Bovary in Gaston Flaubert’s novel. Allow yourself to fall in love with the complexity of the characters and the beauty of the story that resonates with readers around the world.