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Three Tales

By Gustave Flaubert
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Three Tales by Gustave Flaubert is a collection of three short stories, each delving into different themes and time periods. The first tale explores the life of a simple, devoted housemaid, the second recounts a historical legend set during Christ's time, and the third is a story of a saint's confrontation with heresy. Flaubert's exquisite prose and keen observation bring these varied narratives to life, offering insight into human nature and moral dilemmas.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by classic literature with a focus on complex narratives and exquisite prose. This work offers a rich exploration of human emotions through three distinct stories, each presenting a unique perspective on life, faith, and morality. Its timeless themes and meticulous attention to detail continue to resonate with readers who appreciate nuanced storytelling and profound insights into the human condition.

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Three Tales

With elegant simplicity, A Simple Heart' relates the story of Felicite - an uneducated serving-woman who retains her Catholic faith despite a life of desolation and loss.

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First published in 1877, these three stories are dominated by questions of doubt, love, loneliness, and religious experience, and together form a triumphant conclusion to Flaubert's literary career.

With elegant simplicity, A Simple Heart relates the story of Felicite - an uneducated serving-woman who retains her Catholic faith despite a life of desolation and loss.

Inspired by a stained-glass window in Rouen cathedral, The Legend of Saint Julian Hospitator describes the fate of Julian, a sadistic hunter destined to murder his own parents. The blend of faith and cruelty that dominates this story may also be found in Herodias - a reworking of the tale of Salome and John the Baptist.

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Three Tales by Gustave Flaubert is generally praised for its elegant prose and rich storytelling, reflecting Flaubert's mastery of character and detail. Reviewers often highlight the diverse narratives within the collection, appreciating its exploration of human nature and moral questions. The tales are noted for their deep philosophical insights and the intricate examination of historical and personal themes.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140448009

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 January 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Roger Whitehouse
  • Introduction by Geoffrey Wall

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 114g

Pages: 144

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Fiction General Fiction Gustave Flaubert Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics

About the Author

Gustave Flaubert was born in Rouen in 1821. After illness interrupted a career in law, he retired to live with his widowed mother and devote himself to writing. He achieved limited success in his own lifetime, but his fame and reputation grew steadily after his death in 1880. Geoffrey Wall (introducer) teaches French at the University of York. He is the author of a critically-acclaimed biography of Flaubert and has translated Madame Bovary for Penguin Classics. Roger Whitehouse (translator) is the editor of a book on literary expressions of exile. Geoffrey Wall (introducer) teaches French at the University of York. He is the author of a critically-acclaimed biography of Flaubert and has translated Madame Bovary for Penguin Classics. Roger Whitehouse (translator) is the editor of a book on literary expressions of exile.

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