Madame Bovary
Patterns of Provincial Life
(Author) Gustave FlaubertDescribed by Henry James as 'one of the first of the classics' and so regarded ever since, MADAME BOVARY has touched generations of readers and moulded generations of writers. The story of a little woman in a provincial town who dreams of happiness and then perishes by her own hand is worked up by Flaubant into a profound and heart rending study of human bondage.
Gustave Flaubert
Gustave Flaubert was a French novelist known for his meticulous attention to detail and precise prose style. He is best known for his novel "Madame Bovary," which is considered a masterpiece of realist fiction. Flaubert's work often focused on the flaws and limitations of human nature, and he is credited with helping to popularize the realist movement in literature. His dedication to craft and pursuit of perfection in his writing has had a lasting impact on the development of the modern novel.