Madame Bovary: A Tale of Provincial Life by Gustave Flaubert is a classic novel that tells the story of Emma Bovary, a dreamy and disaffected woman who seeks an escape from her family routine and alienation in provincial life. Passion for luxury, romantic ideas and a desperate desire to escape lead her to a fate that gradually leads her down a pathological path of self-destruction. Completely immersed in the world of the heroine, Flaubert successfully brought to life one of the most memorable and significant heroines of world literature. In his work, the author uses refined language and deep psychological analysis, which make this work famous and relevant for readers of all times.