--- product_id: 47598537 title: "Madame Bovary (Signet Classics)" brand: "gustave flaubertmildred marmurrobin morganfrederick brown" price: "84.57 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/47598537-madame-bovary-signet-classics store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Madame Bovary (Signet Classics) **Brand:** gustave flaubertmildred marmurrobin morganfrederick brown **Price:** 84.57 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Madame Bovary (Signet Classics) by gustave flaubertmildred marmurrobin morganfrederick brown - **How much does it cost?** 84.57 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/47598537-madame-bovary-signet-classics) ## Best For - gustave flaubertmildred marmurrobin morganfrederick brown enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gustave flaubertmildred marmurrobin morganfrederick brown brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Madame Bovary (Signet Classics) ## Images ![Madame Bovary (Signet Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71CAOF1Hg7L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Madam Bovary: The lesson *by K***H on Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2021* I bought the Kindle edition of this book, and was/am pleased with it. Though not sufficiently educated in literature to critique the writing quality, I will say that Flaubert, through the translator from the French, in the mid 19th century, painted a vivid word picture of the trials and tribulations of Emma Bovary. Born on a rural farm and raised by her widowed father, Emma was sent to a convent as a teenager where she received several years of education. After leaving the convent, she married the country doctor, and shortly became extremely unhappy, seeking "love" wherever and with whoever available in the hopes of salving her discontent. She seemingly makes all the wrong choices turning her life into utter disaster.Madam Bovary is a cleverly written story within a story. The story of Emma Bovary ends with her death and the death of her husband. However the second story begins with approximately 25% of the book remaining, and is presented as a separate chapter entitled The Trial of "Madam Bovary." It is not the deceased Madam Bovary who is charged, but author Flaubert and both his publisher and the printer. The prosecution charges all three with writing, publishing and printing material that contravenes French law agains disparaging public morals and the the commonly practiced religion. In the last 25% of the book, the prosecution and defense present lengthy arguments as to why and why not the book violates the law. Each analyzes Flaubers writing and his intent in forming the novel.BEWARE: I am aware of another edition (hardbound) which DOES NOT contain the trial of "Madam Bovary, but simply ends with her death and the death of her husband. When I discussed the book with my friend and spoke of the trial and the detailed arguments of the prosecution and defense, he was amazed. That was not included in the book he purchased.Exceptionally good read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars One of history's best-known anti-heroines (and a great translation, too) *by T***Y on Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2019* Over 160 years after its initial publication, there's little I can say about Madame Bovary that hasn't been said a thousand times over--and a thousand times better. However, there are two factors you should consider before buying this book: its relevance to modern readers and the quality of the translation.As far as relevance goes, Madame Bovary is a solid winner. The plot is modern and most of the characters are relatable--not the cardboard cut-outs and talking heads that populate so many other works from the period. From Emma on down the line, each character has strong and weak points, saving graces and idiosyncrasies, and Flaubert feels free to poke fun at them all. (FWIW, he's probably at his best when ridiculing the cure and the pharmacist.)Emma's romantic yearnings will also resonate with today's readers. Her passion for a beautiful, luxe life full of exquisite experiences reminded me of bridezillas and groomzillas who want everything to be perfect on their wedding day--or of inveterate Instagrammers, always in search of that perfect, FOMO-inspiring selfie. Those tendencies are just as annoying today as they were in the 1850s.The novel's ending is melodramatic, but given the great strides Flaubert made in terms of character development, I'm willing to give the guy a pass on the finale. After all, Flaubert was writing at a time when melodramas like The Octoroon were massively popular. (Realism as a movement wouldn't show up for another several decades.) There's only so much groundbreaking one novelist can do.As for the translation, I thought it was great. Flaubert's writing is pretty straightforward to begin with, so Mildred Marmur had an easier time than she would've had with some other writers. But still, it's breezy read, which is good news for folks like me who tend to get lost in the long sentences and outdated references found in many 19th century novels. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars beautiful literature *by H***M on Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2023* the translated writing is probably the most visually inspiring story I have ever read, BUT unlike the comments in the book's forward, this to me is the story of a gold-digging, cheating woman in the 19th century. The comments say she is unfortunate and repressed - nonsense! Also, the abrupt ending is peculiar. However, as I said, the writing style is beautiful and rarely seen anymore. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/47598537-madame-bovary-signet-classics](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/47598537-madame-bovary-signet-classics) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*