Œuvres complètes de Guy de Maupassant - volume 11

Name: Œuvres complètes de Guy de Maupassant - volume 11
Author: Guy de Maupassant

By Guy de Maupassant

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About This Book

This volume gathers short stories and sketches that render sharp, often ironic portraits of everyday people in small communities and towns. Vivid character studies combine earthy humor and quiet cruelty: jovial drinkers, bickering spouses, opportunistic neighbors, and social types whose vanities and weaknesses produce comic or tragic consequences. The prose favors concise realism and wry observation, shifting between farce and melancholy, and the assembled pieces explore human foibles, social conventions, and the precariousness of bodily and moral fortunes.

About the Author

Guy de Maupassant

Guy de Maupassant was a prominent French writer known for his mastery of the short story form and his keen observations of human nature. Born in 1850, he became one of the most celebrated authors of the 19th century, contributing significantly to the literary heritage of realism. His works often explore themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of social life. Among his notable works is "Bel Ami," a novel that delves into the life of a charming yet unscrupulous man navigating the complexities of Parisian society. Maupassant's ability to capture the nuances of character and emotion has left a lasting impact on literature.