{"product_id":"9789877121490","title":"Three short stories","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThree Tales\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1877, Gustave Flaubert's \u003cem\u003eThree Tales\u003c\/em\u003e represents the culmination of his narrative mastery. This work brings together three masterful stories that explore human nature, faith, and destiny. The reader will find exquisite prose and a narrative precision that earned Flaubert the unanimous acclaim of his contemporaries. An essential classic for those seeking literary perfection in a short format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection gathers three independent narratives that showcase Flaubert's versatility. \"A Simple Heart\" recounts the life of Félicité, a devoted servant who gives her affection to those around her. \"The Legend of St. Julian the Hospitaler\" recreates the life of a medieval saint tormented by his destiny. \"Herodias\" transports the reader to first-century Judea to tell the biblical episode of Salome and John the Baptist. Each story explores passion, devotion, and the search for meaning from different perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDevotion and sacrifice in their multiple forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDestiny and predestination in human life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFaith and its manifestations in different historical contexts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision of detail as a narrative tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe human condition when faced with the transcendent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in 19th-century French classical literature, those who appreciate the short story as a literary genre, and those who wish to delve into Flaubert's work beyond \u003cem\u003eMadame Bovary\u003c\/em\u003e. It is also ideal for literature students and anyone who enjoys short stories that are deeply crafted in both form and content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThree examples of Flaubert's most refined narrative style, considered a high point of his career\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA panoramic view of the author's ability to tackle different registers: realism, medieval legend, and historical narrative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to discover a work that gained almost unanimous recognition from the author's critics and peers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA pocket-sized format ideal for reading and reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: FLAUBERT, GUSTAVE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: ETERNA CADENCIA EDITORA SRL, CUIT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: CLASSIC FICTION, SHORT STORIES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: RELATOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: September 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 256\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 340 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \u003cem\u003eThree Tales\u003c\/em\u003e offers the reader one of Flaubert's most celebrated works, the one that earned him the recognition of his contemporaries. The selection of stories allows one to appreciate the author's evolution toward a more restrained and precise style, without sacrificing the psychological depth that characterizes his work. For those already familiar with \u003cem\u003eMadame Bovary\u003c\/em\u003e, this volume represents an opportunity to explore another facet of the French genius; for new readers, it constitutes an accessible and representative gateway into his literary universe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ETERNA CADENCIA EDITORA SRL, CUIT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407272010075,"sku":"9789877121490","price":13.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978987712149.jpg?v=1781851509","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9789877121490","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}