Madame Bovary

The book is in good condition with a sturdy hardcover binding. There is no dust jacket present. The pages are clean with no inscriptions or library markings. The cover shows minor wear typical of a book from 1957, but remains structurally sound and visually appealing.

Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert, published by Random House in New York, 1957, represents a classic piece of 19th-century French literature. This edition, translated by Francis Steegmuller, captures the essence of Flaubert's critique of bourgeois life and romantic ideals. The book is bound in a decorative hardcover, lacking a dust jacket, which adds a vintage charm to this edition. Flaubert's work is renowned for its detailed realism and psychological depth, making it a cornerstone of literary study. This edition is a valuable find for collectors and enthusiasts of classic literature, especially those interested in mid-20th-century American printings of European classics. The book is in good condition with no inscriptions or library markings.