Madame Bovary

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The story follows a woman who seeks to escape the dullness of provincial life by living extravagantly, leading to her downfall. Through the character's struggles with desire and dissatisfaction, Flaubert explores themes of romanticism, social class, and the constraints of society. This debut novel is a critical examination of the pursuit of happiness and the consequences of unfulfilled dreams in 19th-century France.