Madame Bovary, the wife of a somewhat small-minded provincial doctor, possesses a far more passionate nature than her well-behaved husband's disposition allows - where will this lead, if not to adultery? When Flaubert, a wealthy aspiring writer of 36, publishes his debut work in Paris, he is promptly indicted by the prosecution. He allegedly violated public morals, religion, and good manners. Of course, the trial did nothing to diminish the success of his work, especially since he was acquitted ...