Publisher's Synopsis
Described by Henry James as 'one of the first of the classics' and so regarded ever since, 'Madam Bovary' has touched generations of readers and moulded generations of writers. The story of a little woman in a provincial town who dreams of happiness and then perishes by her own hand is worked up by Flaubant into a profound and heart rending study of human bondage.
 
The Franklin Library; 1978. A Limited Edition. 'The 100 Greatest Books of All Time'. Full black leather binding with gold lettering and stampings on the spine and covers. Navy blue silk Moire end papers. Attached silk ribbon marker. No dust jacket as published. Translated by Francis Steegmuller. With the illustrations of Bill Greer. 'Notes from the Editors' included. More photographs on request. Slightly musty smell due to previous storage but in near fine condition. Preowned. No ISBN.