Madame Bovary
This podcast presents a reading of Gustave Flaubert's classic novel Madame Bovary, first published in 1857. It tells the story of Emma Bovary, a doctor's wife who tries to escape the dullness of provincial life through affairs and overspending. Flaubert's meticulous prose, especially his pursuit of the perfect word, adds depth to the seemingly simple narrative. The audiobook brings this literary masterpiece to listeners in English.
Episodes
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Evolutionist at Large-Grant Allen
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Practice of Perfection and Christian Virtues - First Treatise-Alphonsus Rodriguez
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Sturdy Oak-Various
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Gadsby-Ernest Vincent Wright
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Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 073-Various
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Narratives of Colored Americans-Abigail Mott, Mary Sutton Wood
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035 - Part III Chapter Eleven
Published in April 1857, Madame Bovary tells the poignant story of Emma Bovary, the wife of a doctor, who seeks to escape the monotony and emptiness of provincial life through a series of passionate affairs and extravagant spending. While the narrative may seem straightforward, the true brilliance of Flauberts work lies in its intricate details and underlying themes. A perfectionist in his craft,
034 - Part III Chapter Ten
Published in April 1857, Madame Bovary tells the poignant story of Emma Bovary, the wife of a doctor, who seeks to escape the monotony and emptiness of provincial life through a series of passionate affairs and extravagant spending. While the narrative may seem straightforward, the true brilliance of Flauberts work lies in its intricate details and underlying themes. A perfectionist in his craft,
033 - Part III Chapter Nine
Published in April 1857, Madame Bovary tells the poignant story of Emma Bovary, the wife of a doctor, who seeks to escape the monotony and emptiness of provincial life through a series of passionate affairs and extravagant spending. While the narrative may seem straightforward, the true brilliance of Flauberts work lies in its intricate details and underlying themes. A perfectionist in his craft,
032 - Part III Chapter Eight
Published in April 1857, Madame Bovary tells the poignant story of Emma Bovary, the wife of a doctor, who seeks to escape the monotony and emptiness of provincial life through a series of passionate affairs and extravagant spending. While the narrative may seem straightforward, the true brilliance of Flauberts work lies in its intricate details and underlying themes. A perfectionist in his craft,
031 - Part III Chapter Seven
Published in April 1857, Madame Bovary tells the poignant story of Emma Bovary, the wife of a doctor, who seeks to escape the monotony and emptiness of provincial life through a series of passionate affairs and extravagant spending. While the narrative may seem straightforward, the true brilliance of Flauberts work lies in its intricate details and underlying themes. A perfectionist in his craft,
030 - Part III Chapter Six
Published in April 1857, Madame Bovary tells the poignant story of Emma Bovary, the wife of a doctor, who seeks to escape the monotony and emptiness of provincial life through a series of passionate affairs and extravagant spending. While the narrative may seem straightforward, the true brilliance of Flauberts work lies in its intricate details and underlying themes. A perfectionist in his craft,
029 - Part III Chapter Five
Published in April 1857, Madame Bovary tells the poignant story of Emma Bovary, the wife of a doctor, who seeks to escape the monotony and emptiness of provincial life through a series of passionate affairs and extravagant spending. While the narrative may seem straightforward, the true brilliance of Flauberts work lies in its intricate details and underlying themes. A perfectionist in his craft,
028 - Part III Chapter Four
Published in April 1857, Madame Bovary tells the poignant story of Emma Bovary, the wife of a doctor, who seeks to escape the monotony and emptiness of provincial life through a series of passionate affairs and extravagant spending. While the narrative may seem straightforward, the true brilliance of Flauberts work lies in its intricate details and underlying themes. A perfectionist in his craft,
027 - Part III Chapter Three
Published in April 1857, Madame Bovary tells the poignant story of Emma Bovary, the wife of a doctor, who seeks to escape the monotony and emptiness of provincial life through a series of passionate affairs and extravagant spending. While the narrative may seem straightforward, the true brilliance of Flauberts work lies in its intricate details and underlying themes. A perfectionist in his craft,
026 - Part III Chapter Two
Published in April 1857, Madame Bovary tells the poignant story of Emma Bovary, the wife of a doctor, who seeks to escape the monotony and emptiness of provincial life through a series of passionate affairs and extravagant spending. While the narrative may seem straightforward, the true brilliance of Flauberts work lies in its intricate details and underlying themes. A perfectionist in his craft,
025 - Part III Chapter One
Published in April 1857, Madame Bovary tells the poignant story of Emma Bovary, the wife of a doctor, who seeks to escape the monotony and emptiness of provincial life through a series of passionate affairs and extravagant spending. While the narrative may seem straightforward, the true brilliance of Flauberts work lies in its intricate details and underlying themes. A perfectionist in his craft,
024 - Part II Chapter Fifteen
Published in April 1857, Madame Bovary tells the poignant story of Emma Bovary, the wife of a doctor, who seeks to escape the monotony and emptiness of provincial life through a series of passionate affairs and extravagant spending. While the narrative may seem straightforward, the true brilliance of Flauberts work lies in its intricate details and underlying themes. A perfectionist in his craft,
023 - Part II Chapter Fourteen
Published in April 1857, Madame Bovary tells the poignant story of Emma Bovary, the wife of a doctor, who seeks to escape the monotony and emptiness of provincial life through a series of passionate affairs and extravagant spending. While the narrative may seem straightforward, the true brilliance of Flauberts work lies in its intricate details and underlying themes. A perfectionist in his craft,
022 - Part II Chapter Thirteen
Published in April 1857, Madame Bovary tells the poignant story of Emma Bovary, the wife of a doctor, who seeks to escape the monotony and emptiness of provincial life through a series of passionate affairs and extravagant spending. While the narrative may seem straightforward, the true brilliance of Flauberts work lies in its intricate details and underlying themes. A perfectionist in his craft,
021 - Part II Chapter Twelve
Published in April 1857, Madame Bovary tells the poignant story of Emma Bovary, the wife of a doctor, who seeks to escape the monotony and emptiness of provincial life through a series of passionate affairs and extravagant spending. While the narrative may seem straightforward, the true brilliance of Flauberts work lies in its intricate details and underlying themes. A perfectionist in his craft,
020 - Part II Chapter Eleven
Published in April 1857, Madame Bovary tells the poignant story of Emma Bovary, the wife of a doctor, who seeks to escape the monotony and emptiness of provincial life through a series of passionate affairs and extravagant spending. While the narrative may seem straightforward, the true brilliance of Flauberts work lies in its intricate details and underlying themes. A perfectionist in his craft,
019 - Part II Chapter Ten
Published in April 1857, Madame Bovary tells the poignant story of Emma Bovary, the wife of a doctor, who seeks to escape the monotony and emptiness of provincial life through a series of passionate affairs and extravagant spending. While the narrative may seem straightforward, the true brilliance of Flauberts work lies in its intricate details and underlying themes. A perfectionist in his craft,
018 - Part II Chapter Nine
Published in April 1857, Madame Bovary tells the poignant story of Emma Bovary, the wife of a doctor, who seeks to escape the monotony and emptiness of provincial life through a series of passionate affairs and extravagant spending. While the narrative may seem straightforward, the true brilliance of Flauberts work lies in its intricate details and underlying themes. A perfectionist in his craft,
017 - Part II Chapter Eight
Published in April 1857, Madame Bovary tells the poignant story of Emma Bovary, the wife of a doctor, who seeks to escape the monotony and emptiness of provincial life through a series of passionate affairs and extravagant spending. While the narrative may seem straightforward, the true brilliance of Flauberts work lies in its intricate details and underlying themes. A perfectionist in his craft,
016 - Part II Chapter Seven
Published in April 1857, Madame Bovary tells the poignant story of Emma Bovary, the wife of a doctor, who seeks to escape the monotony and emptiness of provincial life through a series of passionate affairs and extravagant spending. While the narrative may seem straightforward, the true brilliance of Flauberts work lies in its intricate details and underlying themes. A perfectionist in his craft,
015 - Part II Chapter Six
Published in April 1857, Madame Bovary tells the poignant story of Emma Bovary, the wife of a doctor, who seeks to escape the monotony and emptiness of provincial life through a series of passionate affairs and extravagant spending. While the narrative may seem straightforward, the true brilliance of Flauberts work lies in its intricate details and underlying themes. A perfectionist in his craft,
014 - Part II Chapter Five
Published in April 1857, Madame Bovary tells the poignant story of Emma Bovary, the wife of a doctor, who seeks to escape the monotony and emptiness of provincial life through a series of passionate affairs and extravagant spending. While the narrative may seem straightforward, the true brilliance of Flauberts work lies in its intricate details and underlying themes. A perfectionist in his craft,
013 - Part II Chapter Four
Published in April 1857, Madame Bovary tells the poignant story of Emma Bovary, the wife of a doctor, who seeks to escape the monotony and emptiness of provincial life through a series of passionate affairs and extravagant spending. While the narrative may seem straightforward, the true brilliance of Flauberts work lies in its intricate details and underlying themes. A perfectionist in his craft,
012 - Part II Chapter Three
Published in April 1857, Madame Bovary tells the poignant story of Emma Bovary, the wife of a doctor, who seeks to escape the monotony and emptiness of provincial life through a series of passionate affairs and extravagant spending. While the narrative may seem straightforward, the true brilliance of Flauberts work lies in its intricate details and underlying themes. A perfectionist in his craft,
011 - Part II Chapter Two
Published in April 1857, Madame Bovary tells the poignant story of Emma Bovary, the wife of a doctor, who seeks to escape the monotony and emptiness of provincial life through a series of passionate affairs and extravagant spending. While the narrative may seem straightforward, the true brilliance of Flauberts work lies in its intricate details and underlying themes. A perfectionist in his craft,
010 - Part II Chapter One
Published in April 1857, Madame Bovary tells the poignant story of Emma Bovary, the wife of a doctor, who seeks to escape the monotony and emptiness of provincial life through a series of passionate affairs and extravagant spending. While the narrative may seem straightforward, the true brilliance of Flauberts work lies in its intricate details and underlying themes. A perfectionist in his craft,
009 - Part I Chapter Nine
Published in April 1857, Madame Bovary tells the poignant story of Emma Bovary, the wife of a doctor, who seeks to escape the monotony and emptiness of provincial life through a series of passionate affairs and extravagant spending. While the narrative may seem straightforward, the true brilliance of Flauberts work lies in its intricate details and underlying themes. A perfectionist in his craft,
008 - Part I Chapter Eight
Published in April 1857, Madame Bovary tells the poignant story of Emma Bovary, the wife of a doctor, who seeks to escape the monotony and emptiness of provincial life through a series of passionate affairs and extravagant spending. While the narrative may seem straightforward, the true brilliance of Flauberts work lies in its intricate details and underlying themes. A perfectionist in his craft,
007 - Part I Chapter Seven
Published in April 1857, Madame Bovary tells the poignant story of Emma Bovary, the wife of a doctor, who seeks to escape the monotony and emptiness of provincial life through a series of passionate affairs and extravagant spending. While the narrative may seem straightforward, the true brilliance of Flauberts work lies in its intricate details and underlying themes. A perfectionist in his craft,
006 - Part I Chapter Six
Published in April 1857, Madame Bovary tells the poignant story of Emma Bovary, the wife of a doctor, who seeks to escape the monotony and emptiness of provincial life through a series of passionate affairs and extravagant spending. While the narrative may seem straightforward, the true brilliance of Flauberts work lies in its intricate details and underlying themes. A perfectionist in his craft,
005 - Part I Chapter Five
Published in April 1857, Madame Bovary tells the poignant story of Emma Bovary, the wife of a doctor, who seeks to escape the monotony and emptiness of provincial life through a series of passionate affairs and extravagant spending. While the narrative may seem straightforward, the true brilliance of Flauberts work lies in its intricate details and underlying themes. A perfectionist in his craft,
004 - Part I Chapter Four
Published in April 1857, Madame Bovary tells the poignant story of Emma Bovary, the wife of a doctor, who seeks to escape the monotony and emptiness of provincial life through a series of passionate affairs and extravagant spending. While the narrative may seem straightforward, the true brilliance of Flauberts work lies in its intricate details and underlying themes. A perfectionist in his craft,
003 - Part I Chapter Three
Published in April 1857, Madame Bovary tells the poignant story of Emma Bovary, the wife of a doctor, who seeks to escape the monotony and emptiness of provincial life through a series of passionate affairs and extravagant spending. While the narrative may seem straightforward, the true brilliance of Flauberts work lies in its intricate details and underlying themes. A perfectionist in his craft,
002 - Part I Chapter Two
Published in April 1857, Madame Bovary tells the poignant story of Emma Bovary, the wife of a doctor, who seeks to escape the monotony and emptiness of provincial life through a series of passionate affairs and extravagant spending. While the narrative may seem straightforward, the true brilliance of Flauberts work lies in its intricate details and underlying themes. A perfectionist in his craft,
001 - Part I Chapter One
Published in April 1857, Madame Bovary tells the poignant story of Emma Bovary, the wife of a doctor, who seeks to escape the monotony and emptiness of provincial life through a series of passionate affairs and extravagant spending. While the narrative may seem straightforward, the true brilliance of Flauberts work lies in its intricate details and underlying themes. A perfectionist in his craft,
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