Author Erica Jong and experts on Gustave Flaubert's works discuss his classic novel "Madame Bovary" and his motivation for creating its famous heroine.
Presents an annotated edition of Flaubert's novel about a nineteenth-century French woman who pursues her romantic dreams through a series of lovers; and includes backgrounds and sources, and a selection of critical essays.
Chronicles the life of Gustave Flaubert, discussing his childhood, voyages through Egypt and the Middle East, controversial writings, friendships with other influential figures, literary achievements, and other related topics.
