Madame Bovary (Collector's Library) [Hardcover]

Gustave Flaubert (Author), Eleanor Marx-Aveling (Translator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2009 | Series: Collector's Library

Madame Bovary tells the tragic tale of a beautiful young woman who tries to escape the narrow confines of her life and marriage through a series of passionate affairs--all in hopes of finding the romantic ideal she has always longed for. But her recklessness comes back to haunt her, and the strong-willed and independent Emma finds herself in a desperate fight for existence. Flaubert's daring depiction of adultery caused a national scandal when it was first published, and the author was put on trial for offending public morality. One hundred and fifty years later, this masterpiece of realist literature has lost none of its impact. The world's greatest works of literature are now available in these beautiful keepsake volumes. Bound in real cloth, and featuring gilt edges and ribbon markers, these beautifully produced books are a wonderful way to build a handsome library of classic literature. These are the essential novels that belong in every home. They'll transport readers to imaginary worlds and provide excitement, entertainment, and enlightenment for years to come. All of these novels feature attractive illustrations and have an unequalled period feel that will grace the library, the bedside table or bureau.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 431 pages
• Publisher: Collector's Library (October 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1904633099
• ISBN-13: 978-1904633099
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #679,749 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Gustave Flaubert (1821-1880), the younger son of a provincial doctor, briefly studied law before devoting himself to writing, with limited success during his lifetime. After the publication of Madame Bovary in 1857, he was prosecuted for offending public morals.

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34 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Skip this edition, December 19, 2010

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Paul T. Klammer "consilient" (midwest us) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Madame Bovary (Kindle Edition)

Skip this. Footnotes in the middle of pages with no source reference in the page. Use of obscure terms (form for bench), choppy uneven language. I compared this to another paper edition I own. The translation is poor at best. Sometimes you do get exactly what you pay for.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Flaubert Would Roll Over in his Grave, May 21, 2011

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This review is from: Madame Bovary (Collector's Library) (Hardcover)

Having originally read MADAME BOVARY in French, I am bound to find English versions disappointing, though, over the years, I have twice read acceptable translations. From Amazon, I bought the General Books paperback, and I cannot comprehend how Marx Aveling could allow it to appear for sale, especially after her adoring Flaubert prologue. The publisher scanned her copy without proofing it, and there are so many typos it's virtually unreadable.

The language is as forced and artificial as Flaubert's is natural and true. He created such marvelous characters that they manage to struggle through this mess and touch the reader. But I implore people not to read this genius author in this disgrace of a book. - Ann Seymour

18 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A classic piece of liturature that is fun to read, August 8, 2010

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Kyle Willenburg - See all my reviews

This review is from: Madame Bovary (Kindle Edition)

The entire story is colorful an keeps the reader interested until the end. Vivid and an enchanting journey into the mind of a women stranded into a world buried in average housewife chores, and married to a man who she maybe does not truly love. The ending leaves the reader to think long after the author's words stopped.