Quotes and Images From The Short Stories of Maupassant by Guy de Maupassant

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Author Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893
Editor Widger, David, 1932-2021?
Title Quotes and Images From The Short Stories of Maupassant
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Quotes and Images From The Short Stories of Maupassant" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of quotations and excerpts sourced from his acclaimed short stories, crafted during the late 19th century. This book serves as a curated glimpse into the themes, characters, and narrative styles that define Maupassant's work, which often explores human emotions, social issues, and the complexities of life. The content primarily consists of selected quotes alongside contextual reflections from various stories in Maupassant's extensive oeuvre, numbering around 180 tales. The text not only highlights poignant observations on love, suffering, and societal norms but also showcases Maupassant's distinctive prose style. Through the quotations, readers encounter characters grappling with existential dilemmas, moral conflicts, and the human condition, all set against richly depicted backdrops of rural and urban France. Thus, the book serves as both an introduction to the author's notable themes and a celebration of his literary artistry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893 -- Quotations
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EBook-No. 7549
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 30, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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