Emma Bovary

In 1857, a scandalous novel hit the shelves and sent shockwaves through French society. "Madame Bovary" told the story of a woman trapped in a loveless marriage, seeking passion and excitement through extramarital affairs. The author, Gustave Flaubert, was promptly put on trial for obscenity and offending public morals. As the courtroom battle rages on, the novel comes to life, revealing the struggles of Emma Bovary and sparking a heated debate about the status of women in society. Will Flaubert be found guilty? Will Emma's story change the course of history for women?

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