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245 1 4 _aThe Public vs. M. Gustave Flaubert
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-01-01
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Rosanna Yuen and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTrials (Obscenity) -- France -- History -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10666
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