Guy de Maupassant
Guy de Maupassant was a French writer born on August 5, 1850, in the picturesque town of Dieppe. Renowned for his masterful short stories and novels, Maupassant's literary career flourished in the late 19th century, a time marked by the rise of naturalism in literature. He was a protégé of the famed writer Gustave Flaubert, and his works often reflect keen observations of human nature, society, and the complexities of life. Maupassant's ability to weave compelling narratives with a touch of irony and realism has left a lasting impact on literature, inspiring countless authors and readers alike.
Throughout his life, Maupassant produced an impressive body of work, including classics such as "Boule de Suif" and "Bel-Ami," which showcase his unique voice and keen insight into the human condition. Despite facing personal struggles, including mental health issues later in life, his literary legacy remains vibrant and influential. If you're curious to dive into the world of Guy de Maupassant, take a moment to explore his stories available in the app; you might find a new favorite among his richly crafted tales.
Le Horla
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D'événements étranges en événements étranges, le narrateur raconte, dans son journal, comment il e…
Les Contes de la bécasse
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Dans les dix-sept nouvelles composant « Les contes de la bécasse », Guy de Maupassant dépeint en quelques traits d…
Boule de suif
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Douze nouvelles dans lesquelles Guy de Maupassant pose un regard ironique, voire pessimiste, sur la société française d…
Der Horla
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Seltsame Dinge geschehen um den Ich-Erzähler, der seine Gedanken und Gefühle seinem Tagebuch anvertraut. Woher kommen die schreckl…
Ausgewählte Novellen
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Die Liebe und das Leben - in aller Leichtigkeit und Leidenschaft, mit ihren Abgründen und ihren Vergänglichkeit - das sind die Hau…
Bel Ami, or The History of a Scoundrel
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“He had faith in his good fortune, in that power of attraction which he felt within him - a power so irresistible that all women yielded to …
Solitude
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Au Fil des lectures Nouvelle Guy de Maupassant, lue par Victoria. 14 min.
Contes du jour et de la nuit
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Dans cette compilation de 27 contes parfois tristes, horribles, marrants ou même fantastiques, Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) montre de…
Ball of Fat (Boule de suif) Version 2
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Boule de Suif (1880) is a short story by the late-19th century French writer Guy de Maupassant. It is arguably his most famous short story, …
Une Vie
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La vie de Jeanne, en Normandie. Un très beau portrait de femme. Un contexte socio-géographique toujours intéressant ave…
¿Fue un Sueño?
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Cuento corto clasico de terror antiguo, limpio, puro. escencial para entender el genero actual
La Parure
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Au Fil des Lectures Nouvelle de Guy de Maupassant, lue par Victoria (20 min). « C'était une de ces jolies et charmantes filles,…
Ball-of-Fat
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The first significant published short story of French author Guy de Maupassant, and generally acknowledged as his greatest work, "Ball-…
A Woman's Life
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Having spent her girlhood at a convent getting a good education, Jeanne has just returned home and is a happy young woman full of hope and e…
The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Volume 3: The Viaticum and Other Stories
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This is volume is a collection of 50 of de Maupassant's short stories. Summary by James K. White.
Bola de sebo
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Cuento largo o novela breve, que supuso el primer texto con cierto éxito del maestro Guy de Maupassant. Durante la guerra franco-prus…
Complete Original Short Stories of Guy de Maupassant
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Guy de Maupassant was, and is to this day, one of the world's most celebrated short story writers. He famously tackled topics like the Franc…
Pierre & Jean
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This short novel’s titular characters are brothers. An old family friend dies, leaving without explanation his entire fortune to Jean, the y…
The Horla
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"The Horla" (French title "Le Horla") is among the most famous short stories by the French writer Guy de Maupassant. Th…