Three Tales

In 1857, writer Gustave Flaubert was brought to trial by the French government, which alleged that the gross immorality in his novel Madame Bovary was criminal. Narrowly escaping conviction, Flaubert continued to pen powerful literature in his characteristic rhythmic and musical style. A Simple Heart,
The Legend of Saint Julian the Hospitaller, and Herodias are three tales that prove Flaubert was a master of the short story as well. In fact, it has been argued that Three Tales is his best work.