A Comparative Analysis of "Madame Bovary" and "Anna Karenina": Exploring the Depths of Human Desires and Societal Constraints
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Comparative analysis, societal constrains, adultery, narrative styles, female protagonists, moral decay, emotional atmosphere, illusions of love, pursuit of passion, social norma, complex characters, criticism

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A Comparative Analysis of "Madame Bovary" and "Anna Karenina": Exploring the Depths of Human Desires and Societal Constraints. (2023). "Conference on Universal Science Research 2023", 1(11), 139-142. https://universalpublishings.com/~niverta1/index.php/cusr/article/view/2677

Abstract

This article about the description of Gustave Flaubertʼs "Madame Bovary"and Leo Tolstoyʼs Anna Karenina books. The most powerful thing is in the world Literature. It can stop wars, struggles, and any problems. Literature is a hero of our life. It is a teacher, it is a friend and anything which is close you. It contains authentic works that have passed the test of time. Gustave Flobertʼs "Madame Bovary" and Leo Tolstoyʼs "Anna Karenina" are two timeless classics that explore the themes of affection, love, tensions, adultery and societal expectations. This essay aims to compare the characters, events, narrative styles in Madame Bovary and Anna Karenina. Highlighting the differences  and similarities between these masterpieces of Literature.This comparative analysis aims to examine the similarities and differences in the portrayal of Emma Bovary and Anna Karenina, shedding light on themes such as love, societal expectations, and the consequences of pursuing forbidden desires.

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References

Flaubert, Gustave. Madame Bovary. Penguin Classics, 2002.

Tolstoy, Leo. Anna Karenina. Vintage Classics, 2014.

Hemingway, Ernest. "Tolstoy and 'Anna Karenina.'" The New York Times, 1927.

Atwood, Margaret. "Writing 'Madame Bovary' and 'Anna Karenina' in the 19th Century." The Guardian, 2010.

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