madame bovary

language: pt

definitions

  1. A landmark 1856 French realist novel by Gustave Flaubert that chronicles the adulterous affairs, romantic disillusionment, and tragic demise of its eponymous protagonist.
    pt: Clássico da literatura francesa
  2. 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.
    pt: Protagonista do romance
  3. 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.
    pt: Romântica trágica

examples

  1. University literature seminars frequently examine Madame Bovary for its pioneering use of free indirect discourse and sharp social critique.

    Seminários de literatura universitária examinam frequentemente Madame Bovary pelo seu uso pioneiro do discurso indireto livre e pela sua aguda crítica social.

  2. Emma Bovary's relentless pursuit of idealized romance ultimately isolates her from her husband and children.

    A busca implacável de Emma Bovary por um romance idealizado acaba por isolá-la de seu marido e de seus filhos.

  3. Her obsession with designer fashion and distant lovers quickly painted her as a modern Madame Bovary.

    Sua obsessão por moda de grife e amantes distantes rapidamente a transformou em uma Madame Bovary moderna.