Madame Bovary: 150th Anniversary Edition (Signet Classics)
by Gustave Flaubert
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Author: Gustave FlaubertEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-06-25
ISBN: 0451528204
Number of pages: 448
Publisher: Addison Wesley
Book Reviews of Madame Bovary: 150th Anniversary Edition (Signet Classics)
Book Review: A Beautiful Tragedy
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of those books that always seems to come up in literary conversations, and because I like to be in the know, I decided I would pick it up between college courses and give it a try. I Loved It!!!
I was a bit surprised by the introduction to this particular book because the woman who authored it, Robin Morgan, seemed more than a touch pissed off that Flaubert was a sexist ass. In my opinion, as a feminist, it does not matter one bit. This novel is tragic, yes, but beautifully and fluidly written. While Flaubert may have been some kind of jerk (according to Robin Morgan) in his personal and/or literary life, this masterpiece is certainly worthy of praise regardless.
Sure, the characters are unlikable...and that is putting it nicely...but I cannot, in any way, say that they are unbelievable. Emma Bovary, AND her husband Charles, are fatally flawed...but such is the world we live in. Nobody is perfect and this novel is a testament to the fact.
This is a quick read, and again, it is, in my opinion, expertly and beautifully written. I am just miffed that I waited so long to dive into it! Highly recommended.
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