41 pages 1 hour read

Gustave Flaubert

A Simple Heart

Fiction | Novella | Adult | Published in 1877

A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.

Before You Read

Reviews & Readership

Roundup icon

Review Roundup

Gustave Flaubert’s A Simple Heart is lauded for its profound simplicity and rich emotional depth. Critics praise Flaubert's meticulous detail and empathetic portrayal of the protagonist, although some find the narrative slow-paced. Ultimately, it’s a touching exploration of human vulnerability.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Simple Heart?

A reader who would enjoy A Simple Heart by Gustave Flaubert likely has an appreciation for classic literature, poignant character studies, and rich, descriptive prose. Fans of works like Madame Bovary or Thomas Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbervilles will find similar themes of human resilience and emotional depth.

Recommended

Reading Age

16+years

Book Details

Period
Realism
Genre
Realistic Fiction
French Literature
Education
Themes
Life/Time: Mortality & Death
Society: Class
Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality
Topics
Education
History: World