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Book Description:
This exquisite novel tells the story of one of the most compelling heroines in modern literature--Emma Bovary. Unhappily married to a devoted, clumsy provincial doctor, Emma revolts against the ordinariness of her life by pursuing voluptuous dreams of ecstasy and love. But her sensuous and sentimental desires lead her only to suffering corruption and downfall. A brilliant psychological portrait, Madame Bovary searingly depicts the human mind in search of transcendence. Who is Madame Bovary? Flaubert's answer to this question was superb: "Madame Bovary, c'est moi." Acclaimed as a masterpiece upon its publication in 1857, the work catapulted Flaubert to the ranks of the world's greatest novelists. This volume, with its fine translation by Lowell Bair, a perceptive introduction by Leo Bersani, and a complete supplement of essays and critical comments, is the indispensable Madame Bovary.
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Genres:
- Literature & Fiction >> General >> Classics
- Literature & Fiction >> Authors, A-Z >> ( F ) >> Flaubert, Gustave
Other Versions of this Book: Paperback, Hardcover, Paperback, Audio Cassette (Unabridged), Audio CD (Abridged), Audio Cassette (Abridged)
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What a sad, yet honest, tale. While I don’t identify with Emma Bovary’s unhappiness with her husband, I absolutely understand her desire to seek out something more in life and to feel fully alive.
In a lot of ways, I despaired along with her when she would think of missed opportunities or things she wished she could do. I sympathize with her longing to see more of the world, to perhaps find something more for herself or a deeper purpose. Given that I have better chances and a different kind of life, I don’t feel as trapped as Emma must have felt, and I certainly would have gone about my quests in a different manner, but I do think the root of all that is in me.
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When I read that this was considered by many to be the greatest French novel ever (and particularly this translation), I simply had to read it. It does not disappoint. The prose flows over you like dark clouds. Emma is a dreamer, and her dreaming puts her in a vortex that inevitably brings her to a tragic end. A cautionary tale.
Sonoko F. from MONTCLAIR, NJ wrote on 4/11/2007...the timeless masterpiece of the original Desperate Housewife.
I had to read this for one of my classes. I don't think I'd've read it otherwise, but it was a decent book. Well written