madame bovary
definitions
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A landmark 1856 French realist novel by Gustave Flaubert that chronicles the adulterous affairs, romantic disillusionment, and tragic demise of its eponymous protagonist.es: Novela clásica francesa
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The fictional protagonist of Flaubert's novel, a provincial doctor's wife whose deep dissatisfaction with bourgeois routine drives her toward extramarital affairs and financial ruin.es: Protagonista de la novela
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A person, typically a woman, characterized by profound discontent with ordinary life, a tendency to chase romantic or materialistic fantasies, and an inevitable tragic downfall.es: Romántica trágica
examples
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University literature seminars frequently examine Madame Bovary for its pioneering use of free indirect discourse and sharp social critique.
Los seminarios de literatura universitaria examinan con frecuencia Madame Bovary por su uso pionero del estilo indirecto libre y su aguda crítica social.
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Emma Bovary's relentless pursuit of idealized romance ultimately isolates her from her husband and children.
La búsqueda implacable de un romance idealizado de Emma Bovary termina por aislarla de su marido y sus hijos.
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Her obsession with designer fashion and distant lovers quickly painted her as a modern Madame Bovary.
Su obsesión por la moda de diseñador y los amantes lejanos la convirtió rápidamente en una Madame Bovary moderna.