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by Guy de Maupassant

This collection of selected short stories by Guy de Maupassant offers a glimpse into the complexities of French society in the 19th century. Known for his sharp observations and unflinching portrayal of human nature, Maupassant's work explores themes of love, relationships, social class, and the ironies of life. His straightforward style, characterized by realism and naturalism, creates vivid and memorable characters that grapple with the challenges and contradictions of their time.

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Guy de Maupassant

French Republic

Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant was a 19th-century French author, remembered as a master of the short story form, and as a representative of the Naturalist school, who depicted human lives...

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