Three Short Works

Three Short Works Synopsis

In Three Short Works, three character-driven stories follow each protagonist as they attempt to navigate the trials and tribulations of life, death, love and loss. Flaubert presents a powerful combination of realism and romanticism that jumps off the page.Three Short Works consists of three distinct stories. "e;The Dance of Death"e; centers on the plight of the Grim Reaper or Death, as he complains about his difficult job and unenviable title. In "e;The Legend of Saint Julian the Hospitaller,"e; a young man is cursed to murder his parents and attempts to outrun his fate. While "e;A Simple Soul"e; follows a hard-working maid who dedicates her life to a mistress and her two children. Three Short Works is both enlightening and entertaining. Flaubert tackles vastly different stories from a unique point-of-view. Each selection is a poignant tale that charts the internal struggle of these disparate characters.With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Three Short Works is both modern and readable.

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