Fort comme la mort by Guy de Maupassant

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Author Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893
Title Fort comme la mort
Note Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Fort comme la mort" by Guy de Maupassant is a novel written in the late 19th century. This story explores the life of Olivier Bertin, a renowned painter facing an artistic crisis as he grapples with the pressures and expectations of his success in the Parisian art world. The narrative unfolds in the context of his complex relationships with women, particularly with Any, the wife of a political figure, highlighting themes of love, desire, and the internal conflicts of an artist. At the start of the novel, the scenery is set in Bertin's grand studio, filled with the serenity and fatigue of artistic labor. As the evening descends, Bertin, lounging on a divan, struggles to find inspiration for his next painting amid memories of his past successes and an encroaching fear of creative paralysis. The calm atmosphere is disturbed by the entrance of Any, a beautiful woman seeking to enter his world more intimately, hinting at their attraction and the societal tensions surrounding their relationship. As they engage in playful banter, it becomes clear that Bertin's artistic struggle is intertwined with the complexities of his emotions for Any, who balances her role as a societal figure and a tempting muse. This intricate dance of desire and professional pressure sets the stage for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Paris (France) -- Fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Jealousy -- Fiction
Subject Painters -- France -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 11450
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 25, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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