1. Madame Bovary by Gustav Flaubert
It seen as a work of reprehensible moral content - particularly Emma's glorification of adultery as a means of romantic fulfillment, her suicide, and religious offenses. ... Emma commits all of her immoral acts while remaining under romantic illusion. She serves as a brutally real representation of the overly ideal and romantic mind. ... It is caused by her destructive romantic intention and vision, which is where the novel draws its fascination. ...
- Word Count: 943
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: Undergraduate