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The narrative centers on Madame Aubain and her devoted maid, Felicite, whose hard work is envied by their neighbors. Following Madame Aubain's widowhood, she returns to her ancestral home, highlighting the dynamics of class and servitude. Flaubert explores the objectification of working-class individuals through Felicite's experiences, resonating with readers who relate to jobs they find unfulfilling. The story offers a poignant commentary on societal attitudes towards domestic workers and the broader implications of class disparity.
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A Simple Soul, Gustave Flaubert
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- A Simple Soul
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gustave Flaubert
- Publisher
- Book Jungle
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN13
- 9781605973388
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- The narrative centers on Madame Aubain and her devoted maid, Felicite, whose hard work is envied by their neighbors. Following Madame Aubain's widowhood, she returns to her ancestral home, highlighting the dynamics of class and servitude. Flaubert explores the objectification of working-class individuals through Felicite's experiences, resonating with readers who relate to jobs they find unfulfilling. The story offers a poignant commentary on societal attitudes towards domestic workers and the broader implications of class disparity.