The Public vs. M. Gustave Flaubert

The Public vs. M. Gustave Flaubert is a compelling anthology that curates a range of public responses to the controversial works of the French novelist, particularly his seminal text, Madame Bovary. By juxtaposing literary critiques with public opinion from the 19th century through modern interpretations, this collection exemplifies an analytical style that melds historiography with literary theor...