If love is such a universal good, then why does it inspire such cruelty?'Madame Bovary' by Gustave Flaubert is a tale of provincial love set in Rouen, France during the 19th century. We are privy to the intimate affairs of Emma Bovary as she seeks to capture the romantic fantasies she believes she deserves. Her blind desire comes at a cost however as she becomes ever more desperate to attain something she cannot.I summarised the book as follows. "Women and love can combine for some tragedy. This tale highlighted to me the importance of communication in relationships and to not look externally for one's source of happiness. I wasn't captivated by the characters nor the plot, but the 'literary realism' style is unique and memorable for this alone."I hope you have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world. Kyrin out!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:34) - Synopsis(3:10) - Blind Desire: The cause of ecstasy & immense suffering(10:18) - Ignorant Contentment: Not a solid base for a great life(13:24) - Observations/Takeaways(18:18) - SummaryConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/