This well-preserved hardcover edition is in good condition, no marks, pages are tight and unmarked, the book is tight, square, and in good condition. A dust jacket is not present. Madame Bovary is a classic novel by Gustave Flaubert, first published in 1857. It is one of the most influential works of literary realism, known for its detailed psychological portrayal of Emma Bovary. Arthur Schurig was a German translator who worked on many classic French novels, including Madame Bovary. His translation brings Flaubert’s richly detailed prose to German-speaking readers, and it is one of the most beautiful translations I have experienced. Aufbau Verlag is a German publishing house based in Berlin, founded in 1945. After German reunification, Aufbau Verlag was privatized and faced financial struggles but survived. It continues to publish contemporary literature while maintaining its strong reputation for quality translations and German classics. Today, the novel is regarded as a masterpiece of literary realism, exploring human desire, societal pressures, and the consequences of unattainable dreams.