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Madame Bovary

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One of the greatest novels ever written!Gustave Flaubert is arguably one of the greatest novelists of all time.

His first novel, Madame Bovary, was published in 1856 and is considered a literary masterpiece by critics and scholars.

His skillful wordsmithing combined with the scandal surrounding the novel launched it into notoriety.

The story focuses on a doctor's wife, Emma, a tragic heroine who attempts to escape her boring provincial life by having multiple affairs and living beyond her means. * This chic and inexpensive edition comes with a heat-burnished cover, foil stamping, luxurious endpapers, and a smaller trim size that's easy to hold. Madame Bovary is a terrific example of Gustave Flaubert's determination and his execution of capturing the details of modern realism. About the Word Cloud Classics series:Classic works of literature with a clean, modern aesthetic!

Perfect for both old and new literature fans, the Word Cloud Classics series from Canterbury Classics provides a chic and inexpensive introduction to timeless tales.

With a higher production value, including heat burnished covers and foil stamping, these eye-catching, easy-to-hold editions are the perfect gift for students and fans of literature everywhere.

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Product Details
Canterbury Classics
1607107341 / 9781607107347
Paperback / softback
16/05/2013
United States
320 pages
133 x 197 mm, 424 grams
Teenage / Young Adult Learn More