Madame Bovary
Jun 2019 · Otbebookpublishing
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Madame Bovary, in älteren Übersetzungen auch Frau Bovary, ist ein Roman von Gustave Flaubert. Er gilt als eines der großen Werke der Weltliteratur aufgrund der seinerzeit neuartigen realitätsnahen Erzählweise. Die Handlung ist einem Zeitungsbericht von 1848 aus dem Journal de Rouen entnommen, der über den Selbstmord der Arztgattin Delphine Delamare aus Ry bei Rouen berichtete. Dieser veranlasste Flaubert zur Ausgestaltung seines Gesellschaftsromanes, der den Untertitel Ein Sittenbild aus der Provinz trägt. Der Roman wurde zunächst 1856 in der Zeitschrift La Revue de Paris zensiert veröffentlicht; daraufhin wurde Flaubert von der Zensurbehörde wegen "Verstoßes gegen die guten Sitten" angeklagt; unter anderem wurde ihm "Verherrlichung des Ehebruchs" vorgeworfen. In einem Prozess wurde Flaubert freigesprochen. 1857 erschien die vollständige Romanausgabe in Buchform im Verlag Lévy Frères in Paris. (Wikipedia)
About the author
Gustave Flaubert (1821-1880) was a towering figure in French literature, renowned for his meticulous prose and pioneering realism. Born in Rouen, France, Flaubert was the son of a distinguished surgeon, which exposed him to the stark realities of life and death from an early age. This early exposure profoundly influenced his literary vision, characterized by an unflinching examination of human nature.Flaubert's dedication to his craft was legendary; he often spent days perfecting a single sentence. His most famous work, "Madame Bovary," scandalized 19th-century France with its candid portrayal of adultery and the suffocating constraints of bourgeois life. The novel's publication led to a highly publicized obscenity trial in 1857, from which Flaubert was acquitted, solidifying his reputation as a fearless critic of societal norms.His influence on contemporary writers is immense. Flaubert's insistence on "le mot juste" (the precise word) inspired literary giants like James Joyce, Marcel Proust, and Virginia Woolf. His works laid the groundwork for modern narrative techniques, including the use of free indirect discourse, which allows readers to delve deeply into characters' inner lives.Flaubert was also a revolutionary thinker, challenging romantic idealism with his stark realism. He believed in the power of literature to reveal the truth about human existence, no matter how unpalatable. His correspondence with fellow writers like George Sand and his mentorship of younger authors underscore his pivotal role in the literary community.In an era of rapid social change, Flaubert's commitment to artistic integrity and his fearless critique of societal hypocrisy continue to resonate, making him a timeless figure whose work remains profoundly relevant.
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