Mlle Fifi: Nouveaux Contes by Guy de Maupassant

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Author Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893
Title Mlle Fifi: Nouveaux Contes
Alternate Title Mademoiselle Fifi: nouveaux contes
Contents Mademoiselle Fifi -- Madame Baptiste -- La rouille -- Marroca -- La buche -- La relique -- Le lit -- Fou? -- Réveil -- Une ruse -- A cheval -- Un réveillon -- Mots d'amour -- Une aventure parisienne -- Deux amis -- Le voleur -- Nuit de Noël -- Le remplaçant.
Credits Miranda van de Heijning, Renald Levesque and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "Mlle Fifi: Nouveaux Contes" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The narratives typically explore themes of social conflict, love, and human nature, often through the lens of French society during a tumultuous period. The opening story introduces us to a Prussian officer called Mlle Fifi, who embodies the arrogance and brutality of the military occupation in France. At the start of "Mlle Fifi," we find ourselves in a somber atmosphere inside the Château d'Uville, where the major, Count de Farlsberg, and his fellow officers are stationed. They are frustrated by their stagnant lives, marked by heavy rain and gloom. The major converses with his subordinates, and the character of Mlle Fifi—a young German officer known for his stylish demeanor and penchant for cruelty—emerges as he engages in destructive, frivolous antics. Amid discussions of boredom and the monotony of their post, the group resolves to organize a banquet with local women, leading to a chaotic and brutal evening, culminating in violence when a young woman named Rachel fiercely defends herself against an assault. The conflicts reveal deeper themes of exploitation, class struggle, and the consequences of war in society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Short stories, French
Subject French fiction -- 19th century
Category Text
EBook-No. 11597
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 14, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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