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Title: Original Short Stories — Volume 08

Note: Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: Clochette -- The kiss -- The legion of honor -- The test -- Found on a drowned man-- The orphan -- The beggar -- The rabbit -- His avenger -- My uncle Jules -- The model -- A vagabond -- The fishing hole -- The spasm -- In the wood -- Martine -- All over -- The parrot -- A piece of string.

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "Original Short Stories — Volume 08" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of short stories compiled in the late 19th century. This volume includes a variety of narratives that delve into themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships, showcasing Maupassant's rich storytelling abilities. The opening stories unfold vivid characters and poignant moments, such as the bittersweet reminiscences of a childhood friendship and the delicate interplay of love and societal norms. The beginning of the volume introduces several characters, starting with a nostalgic narrative centered around an old seamstress named Mother Clochette, who profoundly impacts a young narrator's life with her stories and warmth. This memory transitions to a distressing moment of loss as the narrator discovers her lifeless body, setting a melancholic tone. Following this, a series of tales like "The Kiss" and "The Legion of Honor" explore personal relationships and societal pretensions, revealing the intricacies of human emotions and desires. Overall, the opening portion establishes an engaging blend of emotional depth and social commentary, reflecting Maupassant's mastery in capturing the essence of human experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893

Translator: Henderson, A. E.

Translator: McMaster, Albert Cohn

Translator: Quesada, Louise Charlotte Garstin, 1864?-

EBook No.: 3084

Published: Oct 3, 2004

Downloads: 182

Language: English

Subject: Short stories, French -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Original Short Stories — Volume 08

Note: Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: Clochette -- The kiss -- The legion of honor -- The test -- Found on a drowned man-- The orphan -- The beggar -- The rabbit -- His avenger -- My uncle Jules -- The model -- A vagabond -- The fishing hole -- The spasm -- In the wood -- Martine -- All over -- The parrot -- A piece of string.

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "Original Short Stories — Volume 08" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of short stories compiled in the late 19th century. This volume includes a variety of narratives that delve into themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships, showcasing Maupassant's rich storytelling abilities. The opening stories unfold vivid characters and poignant moments, such as the bittersweet reminiscences of a childhood friendship and the delicate interplay of love and societal norms. The beginning of the volume introduces several characters, starting with a nostalgic narrative centered around an old seamstress named Mother Clochette, who profoundly impacts a young narrator's life with her stories and warmth. This memory transitions to a distressing moment of loss as the narrator discovers her lifeless body, setting a melancholic tone. Following this, a series of tales like "The Kiss" and "The Legion of Honor" explore personal relationships and societal pretensions, revealing the intricacies of human emotions and desires. Overall, the opening portion establishes an engaging blend of emotional depth and social commentary, reflecting Maupassant's mastery in capturing the essence of human experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893

Translator: Henderson, A. E.

Translator: McMaster, Albert Cohn

Translator: Quesada, Louise Charlotte Garstin, 1864?-

EBook No.: 3084

Published: Oct 3, 2004

Downloads: 182

Language: English

Subject: Short stories, French -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.