Madame Bovary

Emma Bovary is a bored housewife who indulges her romantic fantasies with a series of adulterous affairs. Charged with obscenity when first published, the novel became a literary scandal and a bestseller.

. A concise introduction that gives the reader important background information

. A chronology of the author's life and work

. A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context

. An outline of key themes and plot points to guide the reader's own interpretations

. Detailed explanatory notes

. Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work

. Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction

. A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience