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Madame Bovary - Bilingual quotes that celebrate the beauty of language, showcasing meaningful expressions in two unique perspectives.

"Madame Bovary," written by Gustave Flaubert, tells the story of Emma Bovary, a young woman who yearns for romantic fulfillment beyond the confines of her mundane provincial life. After marrying Charles Bovary, a kind but simple country doctor, Emma quickly becomes disillusioned with her marriage and the monotony of rural existence. Her dreams of grandeur and passion lead her to pursue adulterous affairs and a lavish lifestyle, hoping to escape her reality and find the excitement she craves.

As her affairs and financial irresponsibility spiral out of control, Emma's life descends into despair. Flaubert meticulously explores her emotional turmoil and the societal pressures that contribute to her tragic fate. Emma's inability to reconcile her fantasies with the harsh realities of life ultimately leads to her isolation and unhappiness, painting a vivid picture of the human condition and its conflicts.

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