TY  - BOOK
AU  - Various
TI  - The Public vs. M. Gustave Flaubert
AV  - PQ 
PY  - 2004///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Trials (Obscenity) -- France -- History -- 19th century
N1  - Release date is 2004-01-01; Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Rosanna Yuen and PG Distributed Proofreaders; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "The Public vs. M. Gustave Flaubert" by Various is a collection that presents a detailed account of the trial concerning Flaubert's controversial novel, "Madame Bovary," likely written during the late 19th century. The text primarily revolves around the prosecution's arguments against the book, where concerns of public morals and religious decency are at the forefront, particularly focusing on the portrayal of Madame Bovary, her adulterous affairs, and the broader implications for morality in literature.  The opening of this trial transcript introduces the prosecutor, M. Ernest Pinard, who articulates the challenges of prosecuting a work of romance. He outlines the narrative of "Madame Bovary," summarizing the life of its eponymous character, her unfulfilled desires, and her subsequent infidelities, while making the case that Flaubert’s depictions carry a lascivious nature that corrupts moral standards. Pinard emphasizes the moral decay illustrated through Madame Bovary's actions, leading to a dramatic conclusion of death by suicide and calls into question the impact such narratives may have on readers, particularly women. This opening establishes a courtroom drama filled with heated debates over art, morality, and societal responsibilities, setting the stage for a clash between literary expression and societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10666
ER  -