Essays on Madame Bovary

Madame Bovary is a novel by Gustave Flaubert. Originally published as Madame Bovary: A Tale of Provincial Manners, the novel follows a woman who aspires to escape a life of provincial poverty. The story centers around her relationship with Rodolphe Boulanger and her love affair with Lucie de Lammermore-Lagardy. However,…

If you have read the novel Madame Bovary, you are most likely familiar with her. You may be familiar with her adultery with Leon and her frustration with her husband. You may have even read about her suicide. Whether you are a fan of Flaubert’s writing or not, you can’t…