"Bovary" refers to the central character, Emma Bovary, in the novel "Madame Bovary" written by Gustave Flaubert. The story follows Emma, a young woman who seeks to escape her mundane provincial life through romantic fantasies and material desires. Her pursuit of passion and luxury leads to disillusionment and tragedy. The novel explores themes of romanticism, materialism, and the constraints of society on individual desires. Emma's struggles highlight the conflict between personal aspirations and societal expectations, ultimately leading to her downfall. "Madame Bovary" is considered a classic of literature and a critical examination of 19th-century French life.