Madame BovaryMadame 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. |
Contents
Section 1 | 7 |
Section 2 | 19 |
Section 3 | 29 |
Section 4 | 36 |
Section 5 | 43 |
Section 6 | 47 |
Section 7 | 53 |
Section 8 | 74 |
Section 19 | 214 |
Section 20 | 229 |
Section 21 | 246 |
Section 22 | 258 |
Section 23 | 271 |
Section 24 | 283 |
Section 25 | 301 |
Section 26 | 313 |
Section 9 | 89 |
Section 10 | 101 |
Section 11 | 109 |
Section 12 | 123 |
Section 13 | 128 |
Section 14 | 139 |
Section 15 | 154 |
Section 16 | 164 |
Section 17 | 191 |
Section 18 | 203 |
Section 27 | 316 |
Section 28 | 320 |
Section 29 | 340 |
Section 30 | 360 |
Section 31 | 376 |
Section 32 | 397 |
Section 33 | 407 |
Section 34 | 414 |
Section 35 | 425 |
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