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Gustave Flaubert
Herodias
"Herodias" by Gustave Flaubert is a short story published in 1877 as part of Three Tales. Set in ancient Judea, the story retells the biblical account of John the Baptist's execution. During a lavish birthday celebration for Herod Antipas, his wife Herodias orchestrates a cunning plan involving her daughter Salomé to secure the prophet's beheading. As John has repeatedly insulted the royal family, the plot unfolds with calculated precision before an anxious crowd, ending as the Baptist's disciples await the coming Messiah.
Gustave Flaubert
Trois contes
"Trois contes" by Gustave Flaubert is a collection of three novellas published in April 1877. The work spans three distinct historical periods and took nearly thirty years to complete. It includes a tale of a devoted servant in nineteenth-century Normandy, a medieval legend of a saint's redemption, and the biblical story of Saint John the Baptist's execution. These stories represent Flaubert's final completed work of fiction, published three years before his death, showcasing his mastery across different eras and narrative styles.
Gustave Flaubert
Drie Vertellingen
"Drie Vertellingen" by Gustave Flaubert is a collection of three short stories published in 1877. The work explores profound themes through three distinct narratives: a devoted servant woman whose simple life conceals deep spiritual yearning, a nobleman cursed to fulfill a terrible prophecy despite his attempts to escape fate, and the biblical tale of John the Baptist's execution through political manipulation. Each story examines sacrifice, devotion, and redemption through characters whose lives intertwine with forces beyond their control.
Gustave Flaubert
Herodias
"Herodias" by Gustave Flaubert is a short story published in 1877 as part of his collection *Three Tales*. Set in ancient Judea, the story reimagines the biblical account of John the Baptist's execution. At a lavish birthday celebration for Herod Antipas, his wife Herodias orchestrates a cunning scheme involving her daughter Salomé to secure the prophet's death. As John has repeatedly insulted the royal family, the plan unfolds with calculated precision, leading to a fateful request and an anxious crowd awaiting the executioner's blade.
Gustave Flaubert
Ηρωδιάς
"Ηρωδιάς" by Gustave Flaubert is a short story published in 1877 as part of Three Tales. The work retells the biblical story of John the Baptist's execution. At Herod Antipas's birthday celebration, his wife Herodias orchestrates a deadly plan involving her daughter Salomé. Through a promise made to the dancing girl, the story leads to John's beheading while his disciples await the coming Messiah. Flaubert drew inspiration from Rouen Cathedral and his travels in Egypt.
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