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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
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imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
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Salammbo (Hardcover)
Gustave Flaubert; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R450
Discovery Miles 4 500
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Salammbo is the daughter of a Carthaginian general and statesman,
who becomes the object of desire of the warrior leader who has
invaded her home. After a precious veil is stolen from the city's
holy temple, Salammbo is determined to bring it back. Following the
First Punic War, Carthage is unable to compensate its army of hired
mercenaries. This angers the men causing them to revolt and attack
the city. One of their leaders, Matho, has fallen in love with
Salammbo, a priestess and daughter of the Carthaginian general.
When Salammbo discovers the mercenaries have stolen a sacred veil,
she goes to retrieve it. Yet, legend warns whoever touches the
veil-regardless of intent-is doomed to die. Salammbo is a
historical epic that depicts the internal and external tragedy of
war. It explores both sides of a conflict that leads to the same
startling conclusion. Flaubert delivers a vivid characterization of
corruption, politics, lust and obsession. With an eye-catching new
cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of
Salammbo is both modern and readable.
A fresh and vivid translation of Flaubertâs influential
bildungsroman Gustave Flaubert conceived Sentimental Education, his
final complete novel, as the history of his own generation, one
that failed to fulfill the promise of the Revolution of 1848.
Published a few months before the start of the 1870
FrancoâPrussian War, it offers both a sweeping panorama of French
society over three decades and an intimate bildungsroman of a young
man from a small town who arrives in Paris when protests against
the monarchy are increasing. Â The novelâs protagonist,
FrĂŠdĂŠric Moreau, alternates between aimlessness and ambition as
he searches for a meaningful life through love affairs and
republican politics. Flaubertâs narrative includes scenes of high
drama, as scattered protests across Paris swell into revolution,
and quiet moments of self-aware romanticism, crafting a story that
possesses the sweep and scope of a historical novel combined with
deep emotion and scandalous intimacy. Suffused with tragedy and the
poignancy of lost chances and wasted lives, Sentimental Education
is sharpened by satirical observations of what Flaubert condemned
as the Second Empireâs endemic hypocrisy and willful blindness.
 This vibrant, new translation by Raymond N. MacKenzie
includes an extensive critical introduction and annotations to help
the modern reader appreciate Flaubertâs achievement. Sentimental
Education intertwines the personal, the intimate, and the
subjective with the political, social, and cultural, embedding
FrĂŠdĂŠricâs story in the larger arc of what Flaubert saw as
Franceâs decline into mediocrity and imbecility in its politics
and manners.
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Madame Bovary (Paperback)
Gustave Flaubert; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R335
R278
Discovery Miles 2 780
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"Perhaps we identify with Emma because we too feel an emptiness at
the center of things-an emptiness we try to fill with books, with
fantasies, with sex, with things. Her yearning is nothing more or
less than the human condition in the modern world. Her search for
ecstasy is ours."-Erica Jong "Madame Bovaryhas a perfection that
not only stamps it, but that makes it stand almost alone: it holds
itself with such a supreme unapproachable assurance as both excites
and defies judgment."-Henry James When Gustave Flaubert's debut
novel Madame Bovary (1856) was published it had already created a
great storm of both repulsion and profound admiration; it is now
recognized as one of the most important works of literature ever
written. When the story initially appeared in serial form it was
attacked as a work of blatant indecency , and Flaubert was thrust
into immediate celebrity. In the resulting obscenity trial, the
author was acquitted, and by its publication date its existence was
well known in France. Immediately a bestseller, the French public
embraced the book with polarity; many repugnant with its attack on
convention, and many recognizing its great humanity and depth. The
novel begins with the introduction of Charles Bovary, an
unremarkable man who becomes a country doctor in the north of
France. During one of his rounds he falls under the spell of Emma
Rouault, the beautiful daughter of one of his patients. When
Bovary's wife unexpectedly passes away, he marries Emma, whose
expectation of life becomes increasingly unfulfilled. After the
birth of her child, she spins into a series of uncontrollable urges
and bad choices that leads to her tragic downfall. With its unique
shifting of perspectives, deep humanity, and bleak honesty, Madame
Bovary is a classic that must be read. With an eye-catching new
cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of
Madame Bovary is both modern and readable.
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Madame Bovary (Paperback)
Gustave Flaubert; Translated by Christopher Moncrieff
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R150
R120
Discovery Miles 1 200
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Beautiful Emma Rouault yearns for the life of wealth, passion and romance she has encountered in popular sentimental fiction, and when her doctor, the well-meaning but awkward and unremarkable Charles Bovary, begins to pay her attention, she imagines that she may be granted her wish. However, after their marriage, Emma soon becomes frustrated with the boredom of provincial life and finds herself seeking escape and contemplating adultery. As Emma's efforts to make a reality of her fantasies become more dangerous, both she and those around her must face the shattering consequences of her actions.
Alma Classics Evergreens is a series of popular classics. All the titles in the series are provided with an extensive critical apparatus and extra reading material, including a section of photographs and notes. The texts are based on the most authoritative edition (or collated from the most authoritative editions or manuscripts) and edited using a fresh, intelligent editorial approach. With an emphasis on the production, editorial and typographical values of a book, Alma Classics aspires to revitalize the whole experience of reading the classics.
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Three Short Works (Paperback)
Gustave Flaubert; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R363
R142
Discovery Miles 1 420
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In Three Short Works, three character-driven stories follow each
protagonist as they attempt to navigate the trials and tribulations
of life, death, love and loss. Flaubert presents a powerful
combination of realism and romanticism that jumps off the page.
Three Short Works consists of three distinct stories. "The Dance of
Death" centers on the plight of the Grim Reaper or Death, as he
complains about his difficult job and unenviable title. In "The
Legend of Saint Julian the Hospitaller," a young man is cursed to
murder his parents and attempts to outrun his fate. While "A Simple
Soul" follows a hard-working maid who dedicates her life to a
mistress and her two children. Three Short Works is both
enlightening and entertaining. Flaubert tackles vastly different
stories from a unique point-of-view. Each selection is a poignant
tale that charts the internal struggle of these disparate
characters. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of Three Short Works is both
modern and readable.
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Salammbo (Paperback)
Gustave Flaubert; Introduction by A. Krailsheimer; Translated by A. Krailsheimer
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R400
R325
Discovery Miles 3 250
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An epic story of lust, cruelty, and sensuality, this historical novel is set in Carthage in the days following the First Punic War with Rome.
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Madame Bovary (Paperback, New edition)
Gustave Flaubert; Translated by Eleanor Marx Aveling; Introduction by Roger Clark; Series edited by Keith Carabine
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R133
R98
Discovery Miles 980
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With an Introduction by Roger Clark, University of Kent at
Canterbury. Translation by Eleanor Marx-Aveling. Castigated for
offending against public decency, Madame Bovary has rarely failed
to cause a storm. For Flaubert's contemporaries, the fascination
came from the novelist's meticulous account of provincial matters.
For the writer, subject matter was subordinate to his anguished
quest for aesthetic perfection. For his twentieth-century
successors the formal experiments that underpin Madame Bovary look
forward to the innovations of contemporary fiction. Flaubert's
protagonist in particular has never ceased to fascinate. Romantic
heroine or middle-class neurotic, flawed wife and mother or
passionate protester against the conventions of bourgeois society,
simultaneously the subject of Flaubert's admiration and the butt of
his irony - Emma Bovary remains one of the most enigmatic of
fictional creations. Flaubert's meticulous approach to the craft of
fiction, his portrayal of contemporary reality, his representation
of an unforgettable cast of characters make Madame Bovary one of
the major landmarks of modern fiction.
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A Simple Soul (Paperback)
Gustave Flaubert; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R117
Discovery Miles 1 170
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Felicite is a French maid who is devoted to helping her mistress
and her two children navigate their new life following her
husband's untimely death. Despite her lack of formal skills,
Felicite is an endearing figure who brings warmth and stability
into their lives. In nineteenth century France, Felicite works as a
loyal housemaid to her mistress, Madame Aubain. She tends to her
two children and is a constant source of support for the family.
Felicite is a hard worker whose reputation precedes her. She's
known for her kindness, compassion and morals. Despite her tragic
upbringing, Felicite manages to find joy in every part of her life.
A Simple Soul is a testament to her faith, resilience and enduring
spirit. A Simple Soul is a character-driven novella that highlights
the ups and downs of a meek existence. Felicite is a pure soul who
makes the most of what she has and shares what she can. This story
is a celebration of unsung heroes who work in the shadows but are
never given their due. With an eye-catching new cover, and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of A Simple Soul is
both modern and readable.
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Madame Bovary (Hardcover)
Gustave Flaubert; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R478
Discovery Miles 4 780
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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"Perhaps we identify with Emma because we too feel an emptiness at
the center of things-an emptiness we try to fill with books, with
fantasies, with sex, with things. Her yearning is nothing more or
less than the human condition in the modern world. Her search for
ecstasy is ours."-Erica Jong "Madame Bovaryhas a perfection that
not only stamps it, but that makes it stand almost alone: it holds
itself with such a supreme unapproachable assurance as both excites
and defies judgment."-Henry James When Gustave Flaubert's debut
novel Madame Bovary (1856) was published it had already created a
great storm of both repulsion and profound admiration; it is now
recognized as one of the most important works of literature ever
written. When the story initially appeared in serial form it was
attacked as a work of blatant indecency , and Flaubert was thrust
into immediate celebrity. In the resulting obscenity trial, the
author was acquitted, and by its publication date its existence was
well known in France. Immediately a bestseller, the French public
embraced the book with polarity; many repugnant with its attack on
convention, and many recognizing its great humanity and depth. The
novel begins with the introduction of Charles Bovary, an
unremarkable man who becomes a country doctor in the north of
France. During one of his rounds he falls under the spell of Emma
Rouault, the beautiful daughter of one of his patients. When
Bovary's wife unexpectedly passes away, he marries Emma, whose
expectation of life becomes increasingly unfulfilled. After the
birth of her child, she spins into a series of uncontrollable urges
and bad choices that leads to her tragic downfall. With its unique
shifting of perspectives, deep humanity, and bleak honesty, Madame
Bovary is a classic that must be read. With an eye-catching new
cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of
Madame Bovary is both modern and readable.
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Salammbo (Paperback)
Gustave Flaubert; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R276
Discovery Miles 2 760
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Salammbo is the daughter of a Carthaginian general and statesman,
who becomes the object of desire of the warrior leader who has
invaded her home. After a precious veil is stolen from the city's
holy temple, Salammbo is determined to bring it back. Following the
First Punic War, Carthage is unable to compensate its army of hired
mercenaries. This angers the men causing them to revolt and attack
the city. One of their leaders, Matho, has fallen in love with
Salammbo, a priestess and daughter of the Carthaginian general.
When Salammbo discovers the mercenaries have stolen a sacred veil,
she goes to retrieve it. Yet, legend warns whoever touches the
veil-regardless of intent-is doomed to die. Salammbo is a
historical epic that depicts the internal and external tragedy of
war. It explores both sides of a conflict that leads to the same
startling conclusion. Flaubert delivers a vivid characterization of
corruption, politics, lust and obsession. With an eye-catching new
cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of
Salammbo is both modern and readable.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
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