A Simple Soul by Gustave Flaubert
The book tells the story of Félicité, a devoted and selfless servant who spends her life working for her mistress, Madame Aubain. Despite experiencing personal losses and hardships, including the death of her beloved nephew and the loss of her parrot, Félicité's simple and pure heart remains uncorrupted by the bitterness of her circumstances. Her life is marked by her remarkable loyalty and deep affection for those she serves, and her story is a poignant exploration of the themes of love, devotion, and the search for spiritual fulfillment in the face of life's relentless challenges.
The 2913th greatest book of all time
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- Published
- 1877
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 30-50
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
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- A Simple Heart
- Un cœur simple
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- Fifty French Writers Choose Their Favorite 10 Books - Honourable Mention (On en garde 10 ! Pour la littérature)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)