A Simple Soul

In 'A Simple Soul,' Gustave Flaubert offers readers a poignant exploration of social hierarchies and the intricacies of human relationships through the lens of the titular simple soul, Felicite. Written in 1877, this narrative encapsulates the sharp class distinctions prevalent during the nineteenth century French bourgeoisie. Flaubert's prose is a masterful blend of subtlety and depth, chroniclin...