Œuvres complètes de Guy de Maupassant - volume 22 by Guy de Maupassant

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Author Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893
Title Œuvres complètes de Guy de Maupassant - volume 22
Original Publication France: Louis Conard, 1908.
Contents Fort comme la mort.
Credits Claudine Corbasson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary "Œuvres complètes de Guy de Maupassant - volume 22" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of literary works written in the late 19th century. This volume includes the novel "Fort comme la mort," which centers on the complex relationship between the painter Olivier Bertin and the charming comtesse de Guilleroy. The narrative explores themes of artistic aspiration, the intricacies of love, and the societal dynamics of Parisian life during that era. At the start of the narrative, the scene is set in Olivier Bertin’s dimly lit studio, where he grapples with the fading inspiration for a new painting. As he reflects on his past artistic achievements and current struggles, the unexpected arrival of the comtesse introduces a blend of allure and tension. Their interaction unfolds with flirtatious banter and underlying emotional currents, revealing their mutual attraction. Bertin's artistic inclinations and the comtesse's desire to inspire him create a rich tableau of desire, jealousy, and the complexities of human relationships, foreshadowing deeper engagements as their bond develops. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French literature -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 71172
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