*can't find exact printing date. The isbn is 0-671-49108-3 and the original cost was $1.95. Est 1950s. 😀 its old! (For a book) WELCOME TO THE BOOK BLANKET! NEW TO PANGOBOOKS? USE MY SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODE myantonia21 TO GET $5 OFF YOUR 1ST ORDER (OF $10 OR MORE). MY CODE WORKS WITH ANY SELLER. 😀 Questions? Want more pics? Want to make me a bundle $ offer? Shoot me a message and I'll respond quickly...I promise 😀 Every order includes stickers etc 😀 ********************************************** Book overview Gustave Flaubert’s Madame Bovary is a masterpiece of 19th-century literature, renowned for its psychological depth and realism. The novel follows Emma Bovary, a young woman trapped in a mundane provincial life and an unfulfilling marriage to a devoted but dull doctor, Charles Bovary. Yearning for passion, luxury, and excitement, Emma indulges in romantic fantasies inspired by novels, leading her to seek escape through reckless affairs and extravagant spending. As Emma’s desires clash with reality, she spirals into a life of deception, debt, and disillusionment, ultimately facing tragic consequences. Through Flaubert’s exquisite prose and sharp social critique, Madame Bovary explores themes of love, desire, class, and the dangers of idealism. Considered one of the greatest novels ever written, Madame Bovary remains a compelling and timeless portrayal of human longing and the harsh realities of life.