Three Short Works the Dance of Death, the Legend of Saint Julian the Hospitaller, a Simple Soul.

Gustave Flaubert was a French novelist known for his meticulous attention to detail and precise prose style. He is best known for his novel "Madame Bovary," which is considered a masterpiece of realist fiction. Flaubert's work often focused on the flaws and limitations of human nature, and he is credited with helping to popularize the realist movement in literature. His dedication to craft and pursuit of perfection in his writing has had a lasting impact on the development of the modern novel.