"A Simple Soul" by Gustave Flaubert is a 19th-century story about a servant named Félicité, who lives a life of devotion and simplicity. The narrative follows Félicité as she works as a maid for Madame Aubain, showing the close relationships between people from different social classes. Félicité's journey includes lost love, caring for Madame Aubain's children, and a special connection with a parrot named Loulou, which represents her love and dedication. As time goes on, Félicité faces the pain of losing loved ones and supports Madame Aubain through hard times. The story emphasizes the importance of faith and love, especially as Félicité's life comes to an end, making us think about the value of her strong and unwavering spirit in what might seem like a simple life.
A Simple Soul
By Gustave Flaubert
Witness the life of a humble servant as she navigates heartbreak, devotion, and the simple joys that define her unwavering spirit.
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About the AuthorGustave Flaubert was a French novelist. He has been considered the leading exponent of literary realism in his country and abroad. According to the literary theorist Kornelije Kvas, "in Flaubert, realism strives for formal perfection, so the presentation of reality tends to be neutral, emphasizing the values and importance of style as an objective method of presenting reality". He is known especially for his debut novel Madame Bovary (1857), his Correspondence, and his scrupulous devotion to his style and aesthetics. The celebrated short story writer Guy de Maupassant was a protégé of Flaubert.
Gustave Flaubert was a French novelist. He has been considered the leading exponent of literary realism in his country and abroad. According to the literary theorist Kornelije Kvas, "in Flaubert, realism strives for formal perfection, so the presentation of reality tends to be neutral, emphasizing the values and importance of style as an objective method of presenting reality". He is known especially for his debut novel Madame Bovary (1857), his Correspondence, and his scrupulous devotion to his style and aesthetics. The celebrated short story writer Guy de Maupassant was a protégé of Flaubert.
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