Bel-Ami, One Evening, an Artifice, and Other Stories
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This collection, "The Normandy Edition of the Works of Guy De Maupassant: Bel-Ami, One Evening, an Artifice, and Other Stories," presents a selection of Maupassant's notable short stories and the novel "Bel-Ami" in English translation. Maupassant, a master of the short story form, is celebrated for his concise prose and his ability to capture the complexities of human nature and society in 19th-century France.
"Bel-Ami," tells the story of Georges Duroy, a handsome and ambitious man who rises through Parisian society using his charm and manipulation. The short stories included in this volume provide further insight into Maupassant's keen observations of human relationships, social dynamics, and the nuances of everyday life. This edition offers readers a glimpse into the world of one of France's most influential writers, whose works continue to resonate with their timeless themes and realistic portrayals of the human condition.
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Guy de Maupassant was a French writer and poet considered to be one of the pioneers of the modern short story whose best-known works include "Boule de Suif," "Mother Sauvage," and "The Necklace." De Maupassant was heavily influenced by his mother, a divorcée who raised her sons on her own, and whose own love of the written word inspired his passion for writing. While studying poetry in Rouen, de Maupassant made the acquaintance of Gustave Flaubert, who became a supporter and life-long influence for the author. De Maupassant died in 1893 after being committed to an asylum in Paris.
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