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Madame Bovary
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- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 11 hrs and 40 mins
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Summary
A brilliant psychological portrait, Madame Bovary searingly depicts the human mind in search of transcendence. Acclaimed as a masterpiece upon its publication in 1857, it catapulted Flaubert to the ranks of the world's greatest novelists and ushered in a new age of realism in literature.
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"Madame Bovary is like the railroad stations erected in its epoch: graceful, even floral, but cast of iron." (John Updike)
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- Aisling
- 12-08-16
More interesting than enjoyable
The book is beautifully written, with fantastically detailed accounts of the French countryside and the people, warts and all. In the days before cinema, books had to paint the backdrop with words and this is a wonderful example although it sometimes became a bit tedious.
I don't know whether it was fashionable at the time for French writers to depict the peasants as mean spirited and grasping, or if they really were like that. Not one character in the book is likeable but in particular Madame Bovary is so horrible that I couldn't help wondering if Flaubert disliked women in general, or if such an unrelenting lyrics selfish and mean person could really exorbitant.
I enjoyed the book but was glad when it was over
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- Simone
- 14-02-17
Another classic that must be read
Madame Bovary is a book we all should read or listen. The story is catchy, we want to carry on listening to it in order to know how it's going to end. Narrator is good as well. It's not a long book. Flaubert is great.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Anne
- 05-09-09
Highly recommended
A wonderful classic. This is a simple but exquisitely crafted novel with beautiful prose. Wonderful descriptions of provincial life and insightful portrayal of the banalities of everyday life. I can thoroughly recommend this download - a definite must for the discerning listener!
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- Grace
- 05-04-19
Bovary and Homais
As much about Homais the chemist as about M Bovary. Both characters are uncaring of those around them, people get hurt because of their actions but somehow there is more sympathy for her. He seems so sure of everything and she is constantly lost and dissatisfied. He ponders and plans while she dreams and reacts. Beautifully written and a fascinating time for writers, Dickens and Elliot were going strong over here and there's much to compare. Certainly a classic
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- Mrs
- 22-01-13
Well narrated but not an exciting book
Very little happens in this novel and the characters are not easy to like. It isn't really an insight into a slice of life in France either.
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