MADAME BOVARY-A Story of Provincial Life

Franklin Center, Pennsylvania, : Franklin Library, , 1979. Hardcover. New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Edition and printing not stated. No notable flaws.Franklin Library produces renowned works of literature by History's greatest authors, in beautiful editions that will be the cornerstone of your home library. Timeless works, each bound in faux leather with raised hubs on the spine, and featuring gold stamped titles and cover designs, magnificently illustrate, decorative end sheets, and gilded page edges.Here is your opportunity to own a wonderful work of literature which can provide reading enjoyment for generations to come.Illustrated. The first novel by the author of SALAMMBÔ and L'ÉDUCATION SENTIMENTALE. First published in 1857. Deemed obscene by the authorities upon its appearance as a series in La Revue de Paris (October 1856-December 1856). The case went to trial in January 1857. After the acquittal, on 7 February, the novel was published in book format a couple of months later, becoming an instant bestseller! Translated from the French by Francis Steegmuller.Exceptional, as new, unread, very tight, very clean copy with no damage to the pages or hard covers. An attractive, clean and unmarked copy!