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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.

This well-preserved, beautiful softcover edition is in fine condition with no marks or tears and shows absolutely minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, unmarked, and the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Madame Bovary: Patterns of Provincial Life is a renowned English translation of Gustave Flaubert's seminal 1857 novel, Madame Bovary. Francis Steegmuller was an esteemed American biographer, translator, and critic, particularly noted for his expertise in French literature. His translation of Madame Bovary is often regarded as one of the definitive English versions, praised for capturing the subtleties and stylistic elements of Flaubert's writing.