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Maupassant's keenly observed short stories reveal a world of vice and virtue, passions and obsessions.
Adultery, prostitution, the Franco-Prussian War, the pleasures of river and countryside, the cunning and greed of the Norman peasantry - these are familiar themes throughout his work, yet they are treated differently each time, producing stories of a dazzling originality. Boule de Suif, Maupassant's earliest triumph, and the opening story in this selection, exposes the smug complacency of a group of travellers towards the prostitute in their midst. The Piece of String and The Devil centre on avarice, while tales of humour such as A Deal and Madame Husson's May King, form a rich contrast to the gentle pathos of Two Friends.
Masterly, vividly atmospheric, his stories lay bare the realities of life and confirm his status as one of the greatest and most popular exponents of his art.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A selection of short stories by Guy de Maupassant which includes "Boule de Suif", "The Minuet", "Madame Husson's May King", "A Vendetta", "A Deal", "The Model", "The Olive Grove", "Rose", "At Sea", "The Capture of Walter Schaffs" and "The Piece of String". The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR002667670
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Condition: Muy bueno. : Sumérgete en el mundo de Guy de Maupassant con esta colección de cuentos clásicos. Publicada por Penguin Books Ltd en 1995, esta edición de Penguin Popular Classics ofrece una selección de las mejores obras cortas del autor. Con 240 páginas de relatos cautivadores, este libro en tapa blanda es una adición esencial para cualquier amante de la literatura clásica. EAN: 9780140621839 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Literatura y Ficción Título: Selected Short Stories Autor: Guy de Maupassant Editorial: Penguin Books Ltd Idioma: en Páginas: 240 Formato: tapa blanda. Seller Inventory # Happ-2023-08-03-908ed199
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