Madame Bovary (Bilingual Edition: English-French) (eBook)

A Classic of French Literature

Gustave Flaubert (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
458 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654767735-2 (EAN)

Infos

In Gustave Flaubert's seminal work, "Madame Bovary," the author intricately weaves a narrative that explores the tumultuous inner life of Emma Bovary, a woman caught in the confines of provincial existence and driven by romantic ideals. Flaubert's precision in language and innovative use of free indirect discourse captures the disillusionment and yearning that marks Emma'Äôs tragic quest for love and fulfillment in a world marred by banality and social constraints. This bilingual edition enhances the literary experience, allowing readers to engage with the original French prose alongside its English translation, thereby enriching the thematic nuances and stylistic subtleties embedded in Flaubert's work. Gustave Flaubert, a pioneer of literary realism, was influenced by the tensions of 19th-century French society, including issues of class, gender, and the superficiality of bourgeois life. His relentless pursuit of stylistic perfection and his disdain for the prevailing romanticism of his time manifested in his characterization of Emma as a tragic figure, reflecting Flaubert's personal struggles with societal expectations and artistic integrity. The meticulous, almost surgical precision in his writing mirrors his own quest for authenticity and depth in literature. "Madame Bovary" is an essential read for anyone seeking to grasp the complexity of human desire and the stark realities that often accompany it. Flaubert's psychological depth and innovative narrative techniques make this novel not only a cornerstone of modern literature but also an enduring exploration of the human condition. Whether approached in French or translated into English, readers will find a profound and resonant reading experience that lingers long after the final page.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 25.11.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Romane / Erzählungen
• Schlagworte: 19th Century France • 19th century literature • Anna Karenina • bel-ami • bilingual edition • bilingual text edition • Bourgeois society critique • Bronte • Charles Dickens • classic novel • Emma Bovary • female perspective fiction • French Classics • French Literature • Fyodor Dostoyevsky • Gustave Flaubert • Gustave Flaubert analysis • illicit love affairs • Jane Austen • Jane Eyre • Leo Tolstoy • literary masterpiece • Literary translation • provincial life exploration • psychological character study • Realism • Realist literary style • Romantic disillusionment • Virginia Woolf • Wuthering Heights