Gustave Flaubert's Madame Bovary: A Reference Guide by Laurence M. Porter (Engli

Description: Gustave Flaubert's Madame Bovary by Laurence M. Porter, Eugene F. Gray A detailed summary of the novels plot is followed by a close examination of the novels genesis, its publication history, and the merits of various editions and translations. Later chapters discuss the social and cultural contexts informing the work, Flauberts literary craftsmanship, and the novels critical reception. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This comprehensive reference begins with an introductory chapter that overviews Flauberts life and career. A detailed summary of the novels plot is followed by a close examination of the novels genesis, its publication history, and the merits of various editions and translations. Later chapters discuss the social and cultural contexts informing the work, Flauberts literary craftsmanship, and the novels critical reception. The volume concludes with extensive bibliographic information.Flauberts 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. Author Biography LAURENCE M. PORTER is Professor of French and Comparative Literature at Michigan State University. His previous books include A Gustave Flaubert Encyclopedia (2001).EUGENE F. GRAY is Professor of French at Michigan State University. His essays have appeared in such journals as Nineteenth-Century French Studies and The French Review. Table of Contents PrefaceIntroductionContentTextsIdeasNarrative ArtReceptionBibliographic EssayBibliographyIndex Review "This work strives to be comprehensive and balanced regarding Madame Bovary, which has elicited innumerable critical responses, and the division of labor between two very different scholars is an appropriate response to this task....[t]his reference guide is an excellent resource, an invaluable tool for those whose study of the great novel is just beginning, and a useful way to broaden horizons for those who have already had that pleasure."-International Fiction Review?Given the novels wide usage in literature courses, virually all academic librarians will appreciate this book. Under-graduates beginning a paper or graduate students completing a thesis will all find much useful material herein.?-Catholic Library World.?This work strives to be comprehensive and balanced regarding Madame Bovary, which has elicited innumerable critical responses, and the division of labor between two very different scholars is an appropriate response to this task....[t]his reference guide is an excellent resource, an invaluable tool for those whose study of the great novel is just beginning, and a useful way to broaden horizons for those who have already had that pleasure.?-International Fiction Review"Given the novels wide usage in literature courses, virually all academic librarians will appreciate this book. Under-graduates beginning a paper or graduate students completing a thesis will all find much useful material herein."-Catholic Library World. Long Description This comprehensive reference begins with an introductory chapter that overviews Flauberts life and career. A detailed summary of the novels plot is followed by a close examination of the novels genesis, its publication history, and the merits of various editions and translations. Later chapters discuss the social and cultural contexts informing the work, Flauberts literary craftsmanship, and the novels critical reception. The volume concludes with extensive bibliographic information. Flauberts 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. Review Quote "This work strives to be comprehensive and balanced regarding Madame Bovary, which has elicited innumerable critical responses, and the division of labor between two very different scholars is an appropriate response to this task....[t]his reference guide is an excellent resource, an invaluable tool for those whose study of the great novel is just beginning, and a useful way to broaden horizons for those who have already had that pleasure."- International Fiction Review Details ISBN0313319162 Author Eugene F. Gray Short Title GUSTAVE FLAUBERTS MADAME BOVAR Series Greenwood Guides to Fiction Language English ISBN-10 0313319162 ISBN-13 9780313319167 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 843.8 Year 2002 Imprint Greenwood Press Subtitle A Reference Guide Country of Publication United States Place of Publication Westport Residence US Birth 1936 Illustrations black & white illustrations Pages 232 DOI 10.1604/9780313319167 UK Release Date 2002-12-30 AU Release Date 2002-12-30 NZ Release Date 2002-12-30 US Release Date 2002-12-30 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Publication Date 2002-12-30 Audience General Audience Age 7-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:7087795;

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