In 'Madame Bovary,' Gustave Flaubert creates a poignant exploration of the limitations imposed by societal expectations and the clash between romantic ideals and harsh realities. Written in a meticulously detailed and descriptive style, the novel showcases Flaubert's keen observations of human psychology and social critique, epitomizing the literary movement of realism that emerged in the 19th century. The story follows Emma Bovary, whose insatiable yearning for passion leads her into a web of ...