bovary family line

language: en

definitions

  1. The biological lineage or genealogical descent of the Bovary family, specifically referring to the characters in Gustave Flaubert's novel Madame Bovary.
    en: The biological lineage or genealogical descent of the Bovary family, specifically referring to the characters in Gustave Flaubert's novel Madame Bovary.
  2. A metaphorical reference to a lineage characterized by 'Bovaryism,' involving chronic dissatisfaction, romantic disillusionment, or living in a state of unrealistic fantasy.
    en: A metaphorical reference to a lineage characterized by 'Bovaryism,' involving chronic dissatisfaction, romantic disillusionment, or living in a state of unrealistic fantasy.

examples

  1. The novel explores the tragic fate of the Bovary family line.

    The novel explores the tragic fate of the Bovary family line.

  2. He seemed to belong to a modern Bovary family line, always chasing impossible dreams.

    He seemed to belong to a modern Bovary family line, always chasing impossible dreams.