The novel revolves around the life of a young woman who marries an older man for financial security and stability. She struggles with her own desires and aspirations, which are stifled by societal expectations and her husband's controlling nature. The story explores themes of love, marriage, and the constraints placed on women during that era.
By Gustave Flaubert · First published 1876 · Genre: Realism, Literary Fiction, Psychological Fiction · 5 chapters