Original Short Stories — Volume 10 by Guy de Maupassant

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Author Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893
Translator Henderson, A. E.
Translator McMaster, Albert Cohn
Translator Quesada, Louise Charlotte Garstin, 1864?-
Title Original Short Stories — Volume 10
Note Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents The christening -- The farmer's wife -- The devil -- The snipe -- The will -- Walter Schnaff's adventure -- At sea -- Minuet -- The son -- That pig of a Morin -- Saint Anthony -- Lasting love -- Pierrot -- A Normandy joke -- Father Matthew.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Original Short Stories — Volume 10" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This volume contains a variety of narratives that explore themes of life, love, tragedy, and the human condition, often highlighting moments of intense emotion and moral complexity. The opening portion of this collection features a story titled "The Christening," which begins with a conversation between an old ship's surgeon and another character, reflecting on the destructive power of alcohol. The narrative follows a chilling incident surrounding a christening in Brittany, where traditions lead to the negligent exposure of a newborn to harsh winter conditions. The surgeon recounts how the child's father, Kerandec, and his family disregard the doctor's protests, adhering instead to their customs. Tragically, the story culminates in the death of the infant, revealing a grim commentary on societal norms and parental responsibility. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Short stories, French -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 3086
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jul 6, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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