The Public Versus M. Gustave Flaubert is a book that explores the controversy surrounding Gustave Flaubert's novel, Madame Bovary. The book features various essays and articles written by different authors, each offering their own perspective on the public's reaction to Flaubert's work.The essays in the book cover a range of topics, including the legal case against Flaubert for obscenity, the critical response to the novel, and the cultural and social...