Three Short Works - Paperback

by Gustave Flaubert (Author), Mint Editions (Contribution by)

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. "The Dance of Death" centers on the plight of the Grim Reaper or Death, as he complains about his difficult job and unenviable title. In "The Legend of Saint Julian the Hospitaller," a young man is cursed to murder his parents and attempts to outrun his fate. While "A Simple Soul" 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.

Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.

With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

Back Jacket

A collection of brief but impactful stories from revered French writer Gustave Flaubert. Three Short Works features several notable titles such as "The Dance of Death," "The Legend of Saint Julian the Hospitaller" and "A Simple Soul." Each one delivers a striking tale with vibrant characters and a bold conclusion.