Three Tales

Three stories. Three worlds. The mastery of a literary giant.

In Three Tales, Gustave Flaubert presents three perfectly crafted short masterpieces that showcase the full range of his genius. “A Simple Heart” tells the moving story of a humble servant’s lifelong devotion and quiet faith. “The Legend of Saint Julian the Hospitaller” unfolds as a medieval tale of violence, guilt, and eventual redemption. “Hérodias” reimagines the biblical story of Salome and John the Baptist with historical precision and dramatic intensity. Written near the end of Flaubert’s life, these stories combine his legendary stylistic perfection with profound emotional depth and moral insight.

• First published in 1877
• Flaubert’s final completed work of fiction
• Three of the most perfectly constructed short stories in French literature

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A timeless classic for readers who appreciate perfect prose, emotional depth, and the quiet power of masterful storytelling.

About the Author

Gustave Flaubert (1821–1880) was a French novelist widely regarded as one of the greatest masters of literary realism. Famous for his obsessive pursuit of stylistic perfection, he is best known for his masterpiece, Madame Bovary. With Three Tales, Flaubert created some of the most refined and moving short fiction in the French language.