Madame Bovary
Gustave Flaubert
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This podcast presents a reading of Gustave Flaubert's classic novel Madame Bovary, first published in 1857. It tells the story of Emma Bovary, a doctor's wife who tries to escape the dullness of provincial life through affairs and overspending. Flaubert's meticulous prose, especially his pursuit of the perfect word, adds depth to the seemingly simple narrative. The audiobook brings this literary masterpiece to listeners in English.
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