Vie

Vie

by Guy de Maupassant

Guy de Maupassant's Une Vie is a masterpiece of psychological realism, depicting the life of a young woman named Jeanne from her childhood in the Norman countryside to her old age. Maupassant paints a vivid portrait of Jeanne's inner life, exploring her dreams, disappointments, and the ways in which her life is shaped by the social and economic forces of her time. A powerful and moving exploration of the human condition, Une Vie is a must-read for any fan of French literature.

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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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