Project Gutenberg 2009-02-14 Public domain in the USA. 338 Maupassant, Guy de 1850 1893 De Maupassant, Guy Widger, David 1932 Henderson, A. E. McMaster, Albert Cohn Quesada, Louise Charlotte Garstin Quesada, Mme. Original Short Stories, Complete, Volumes 1-13 An Index to All Stories David Widger "Original Short Stories, Complete, Volumes 1-13" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. This comprehensive anthology showcases the author's keen insight into human nature and social dynamics, often highlighting themes of love, betrayal, morality, and the darker aspects of life. Maupassant’s work reflects the complexities of the human experience, making it an essential read for those interested in classic literature. The collection spans 188 stories that present a rich tapestry of characters and situations, ranging from poignant tales of unrequited love and tales of societal norms to gripping accounts of betrayal and psychological introspection. Notable stories like "Boule de Suif" capture the resilience of individuals amidst conflict, while "The Diamond Necklace" offers a sharp critique of vanity and social status. Through varied settings and diverse narratives, Maupassant explores the intricacies of interpersonal relationships, often leaving readers with thought-provoking reflections on human behavior and fate. Each story stands alone, yet they collectively paint a vivid picture of the late 19th-century French society that Maupassant masterfully critiques and celebrates. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/28076/28076-h/images/cover.jpg http://www.gutenberg.org/files/28076/28076-h/images/cover.jpg en Short stories, French -- Translations into English Indexes PQ Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 96446 101445 2024-09-12T07:01:57.231140 2023-09-12T10:25:31.426365 text/html text/html 100191 2023-10-22T12:43:04 text/html 45236 2024-09-12T07:01:59.828144 application/epub+zip 43966 2024-09-12T07:01:57.732122 application/epub+zip 43967 2024-09-12T07:01:57.421125 application/epub+zip 86947 2024-09-12T07:02:01.487105 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 70063 2024-09-12T07:01:59.582123 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 73071 2022-09-13T06:50:11.141289 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 27066 27071 2024-09-12T07:01:56.649126 2023-09-12T10:25:31.014350 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 26779 2023-10-22T12:42:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17388 2024-09-12T07:02:01.640101 application/rdf+xml 13434 2024-09-12T07:01:57.568122 image/jpeg 2275 2024-09-12T07:01:57.495121 image/jpeg 40962 2024-09-12T07:01:57.240125 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia