Original Short Stories - Volume 12

by Guy de Maupassant

Overview

Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant; (5 August 1850 – 6 July 1893) was a popular French writer, considered one of the fathers of the modern short story and one of the form's finest exponents. Guy De Maupassant wrote some of the most twisted and freaky short stories of his day. This is Volume 12 of 13, containing 12 of his best stories. (Excerpt from Wikipedia)

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783956767302
Publisher:	Otbebookpublishing
Publication date:	12/27/2015
Series:	Classics To Go , #873
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	66
File size:	238 KB
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) stands as a towering figure in 19th-century French literature, renowned for his masterful short stories and novels that delve into the complexities of human nature and society. Born in Normandy, Maupassant's early life was marked by the Franco-Prussian War, an experience that profoundly influenced his writing. He was a protégé of Gustave Flaubert, who mentored him and introduced him to the literary circles of Paris.Maupassant's works are celebrated for their economy of style, keen observations, and often cynical portrayal of life. His stories frequently explore themes of madness, the supernatural, and the darker sides of human experience, reflecting the anxieties of a rapidly changing world. His ability to capture the subtleties of everyday life and the intricacies of human relationships has earned him a lasting place in the literary canon.Controversy was never far from Maupassant, whose personal life was as tumultuous as his fiction. He was known for his libertine lifestyle, which included numerous love affairs and a penchant for the bohemian. His later years were marred by syphilis, which led to his mental decline and eventual death in a Paris asylum.Maupassant's influence extends far beyond his own time, impacting writers such as Anton Chekhov and O. Henry, who admired his concise storytelling and psychological depth. His revolutionary ideas about the human psyche and societal norms continue to resonate, making him a timeless figure whose works are still studied and appreciated today.
Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant (5 August 1850 – 6 July 1893) was a 19th century French author, remembered as a master of the short story form, and as a representative of the Naturalist school, who depicted human lives and destinies and social forces in disillusioned and often pessimistic terms. (Wikipedia)