Gustave Flaubert's Madame Bovary
Subtitle: a reference guide
By: Laurence M. Porter and Eugene F. Gray.
Contributors: Gray, Eugene F., 1936-
Series: Greenwood guides to fiction
Publisher: Greenwood Press
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Westport, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 182
Subjects: Flaubert, Gustave, 1821-1880. -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Genres: Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Description: "Flaubert's determination to achieve stylistic and structural perfection led to the creation of his masterpiece, Madame Bovary. The achievement was long considered the exemplary novel in Western literature, and writers remain deeply indebted to its legacy. This comprehensive reference begins with an introductory chapter that overviews Flaubert's life and career.

A detailed summary of the novel's plot is followed by a close examination of the novel's genesis, its publication history, and the merits of various editions and translations. Later chapters discuss the social and cultural contexts informing the work, Flaubert's literary craftsmanship, and the novel's critical reception. The volume concludes with extensive bibliographic information."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [157]-174) and index.