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A Simple Heart

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Gustave Flaubert's "A Simple Heart" is a short story that masterfully portrays the life of Félicité, a simple and devout woman.

The story follows Félicité's life from her youth to her old age, highlighting her unwavering faith and her capacity for love and devotion.

Flaubert's realistic portrayal of Félicité's life and her emotional experiences creates a poignant and moving narrative.

The story explores themes of faith, love, loss, and the passage of time, using subtle yet powerful imagery to convey Félicité's inner world.

"A Simple Heart" is a testament to Flaubert's skill in capturing the complexities of human experience with both realism and compassion.

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as an example of a writer who focuses on realism to the exclusion of the spiritual.
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