Madame Bovary

Interesting Facts

• The book caused a scandal and legal proceedings for immorality after its publication.
• The main character, Emma Bovary, became a symbol of dissatisfaction and the pursuit of romantic ideals.
• The novel is considered one of the first examples of realism in literature.
• Flaubert meticulously worked on the style and structure of the novel, which took him five years.
• The book was based on real events that occurred in Normandy.
• Flaubert used the method of 'direct observation' to create plausible descriptions and dialogues.
• The novel had a significant influence on the subsequent development of European literature.