The Legend of St. Julian of Mercy

“The Legend of St. Julian of Mercy” by Gustaf Flober is one of the three famous stories from the collection of “Three Stories”, stylized under medieval agyography and Vitragian Stories. This is a deep, dark and poetic narrative of sin, rocky prediction, cruelty and subsequent repentance through endless mercy. The story tells about the life of the noble Julian, from childhood marked by two prophecies: he is predicted great glory and... assassination. since his youth, Julian covers a painful, almost mad passion for hunting and meaningless blood flow of animals. Trying to escape the terrible prediction, he leaves the parent's house, becomes a noble warrior and does a lot of accomplishments. However, the fate is immaculate: as a result of a tragic mistake and the devil's darkness, the rocky prophecy is fulfilled - Julian kills his own father and mother. Captured by horror and repentance, he denies the greatness and wealth, becomes a poor stranger-transporter, and all his remaining life is devoted to the hardest work and service of the disadvantaged until one day the highest test of faith comes to him. Flober, with amazing painting and almost picturesque accuracy, re-creates the spirit and the aesthetics of the Middle Ages.The Legend of St. Julian of Mercy is an enchanting work about the nature of human cruelty, the inevitability of fate and the great transforming force of sincere regret. **About what the book in three words:** Fate, sin, redemption. **Who to read:** A lovers of the perfect styling and workshops of Gustav Flober's prose, lovers of medieval legends and fairy tales, as well as everyone who is interested in deep psychological dramas about the fall of sin and the spiritual rebirth of man.