Three Tales - Flaubert, Gustave
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In "Three Tales," Gustave Flaubert presents a masterful collection comprising "A Simple Heart," "Herodias," and "Saint Julian the Hospitalier," each a vivid exploration of human experience and moral complexity. Flaubert's precise and evocative prose style reveals his meticulous attention to detail, reflecting the Realist tradition while also delving into existential themes. The stories are steeped in rich symbolism and intricate character studies, tackling the juxtaposition of mundane life against profound philosophical questions, making the collection a cornerstone of 19th-century literature…mehr

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In "Three Tales," Gustave Flaubert presents a masterful collection comprising "A Simple Heart," "Herodias," and "Saint Julian the Hospitalier," each a vivid exploration of human experience and moral complexity. Flaubert's precise and evocative prose style reveals his meticulous attention to detail, reflecting the Realist tradition while also delving into existential themes. The stories are steeped in rich symbolism and intricate character studies, tackling the juxtaposition of mundane life against profound philosophical questions, making the collection a cornerstone of 19th-century literature that transcends specific historical contexts. Flaubert, a prominent figure in literary history, famously championed the idea that 'the writer should be like God.' His lifelong pursuit of artistic perfection and deep skepticism about human nature profoundly influenced this collection. Drawing from diverse influences--ranging from classical mythology to the moral dilemmas of his contemporary society--Flaubert's work speaks to his keen awareness of the nuances of faith, love, and duty, particularly poignant against the backdrop of the turbulent socio-political landscape of post-revolutionary France. Readers seeking a nuanced understanding of the human condition will find "Three Tales" a compelling journey into Flaubert's intricate world. This collection not only captivates with its emotional depth and philosophical inquiry, but it also serves as a crucial touchstone for anyone interested in the evolution of narrative form and the intricacies of moral storytelling. It is an essential read for scholars and lovers of literature alike, promising profound insights into life's simplest and most complex tales.
Autorenporträt
Gustave Flaubert was born in Rouen in 1821, the son of a prominent physician. A solitary child, he was attracted to literature at an early age, and after his recovery from a nervous breakdown suffered while a law student, he turned his total energies to writing. Aside from journeys to the Near East, Greece, Italy, and North Africa, and a stormy liaison with the poetess Louise Colet, his life was dedicated to the practice of his art. The form of his work was marked by intense aesthetic scrupulousness and passionate pursuit of le mot juste; its content alternately reflected scorn for French bourgeois society and a romantic taste for exotic historical subject matter. The success of Madame Bovary (1857) was ensured by government prosecution for “immorality”; Salammbô (1862) and The Sentimental Education (1869) received a cool public reception; not until the publication of Three Tales (1877) was his genius popularly acknowledged. Among fellow writers, however, his reputation was supreme. His circle of friends included Turgenev and the Goncourt brothers, while the young Guy de Maupassant underwent an arduous literary apprenticeship under his direction. Increasing personal isolation and financial insecurity troubled his last years. His final bitterness and disillusion were vividly evidenced in the savagely satiric Bouvard and Pécuchet, left unfinished at his death in 1880. Roger Whitehouse has taught at the Sorbonne and at Bolton Institute, where he is a research fellow. Geoffrey Wall is author of the critically acclaimed Flaubert: A Life and translated Madame Bovary for Penguin Classics.