Project Gutenberg 2004-10-03 Public domain in the USA. 179 Maupassant, Guy de 1850 1893 De Maupassant, Guy Henderson, A. E. McMaster, Albert Cohn Quesada, Louise Charlotte Garstin Quesada, Mme. Original Short Stories — Volume 08 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. Produced by David Widger "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.) en Short stories, French -- Translations into English PQ Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 313463 2024-10-02T06:06:19.518570 2023-10-02T05:50:39.245300 text/html text/html 321415 2021-01-08T15:46:02 text/html; charset=utf-8 106785 2021-01-08T15:46:02 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 195634 2024-10-02T06:06:28.005496 application/epub+zip 200349 2024-10-02T06:06:23.214510 application/epub+zip 175103 2024-10-02T06:06:21.753557 application/epub+zip 383227 2024-10-02T06:06:31.595462 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 360995 2024-10-02T06:06:27.159498 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 322862 2022-09-02T07:28:00.771537 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 263600 263593 2024-10-02T06:06:18.668534 2023-10-02T05:50:38.631285 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 263486 2021-01-08T15:46:02 text/plain; charset=utf-8 101454 2021-01-08T15:46:02 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 20453 2024-10-02T06:06:31.746475 application/rdf+xml 16020 2024-10-02T06:06:22.318524 image/jpeg 3842 2024-10-02T06:06:22.034528 image/jpeg 193048 2024-10-02T06:06:19.544561 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