Author: Guy de Maupassant
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191606006
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 453
Book Description
This selection of twenty-seven stories shows Maupassant at his comic, cruel, and brilliant best. In addition to the poignant title story, it includes one of the most famous tales ever written, The Necklace , and Le Horla, an account of a disintegrating personality that chillingly parallels the author's own decline into madness. All the stories demonstrate his genius for invention and his ability to write unblinkingly about the absurdity of the human condition, supporting Henry James' claim that in the annals of story-telling, Maupassant stands `like a lion in the path'. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
A Day in the Country and Other Stories
Author: Guy de Maupassant
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191606006
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 453
Book Description
This selection of twenty-seven stories shows Maupassant at his comic, cruel, and brilliant best. In addition to the poignant title story, it includes one of the most famous tales ever written, The Necklace , and Le Horla, an account of a disintegrating personality that chillingly parallels the author's own decline into madness. All the stories demonstrate his genius for invention and his ability to write unblinkingly about the absurdity of the human condition, supporting Henry James' claim that in the annals of story-telling, Maupassant stands `like a lion in the path'. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191606006
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 453
Book Description
This selection of twenty-seven stories shows Maupassant at his comic, cruel, and brilliant best. In addition to the poignant title story, it includes one of the most famous tales ever written, The Necklace , and Le Horla, an account of a disintegrating personality that chillingly parallels the author's own decline into madness. All the stories demonstrate his genius for invention and his ability to write unblinkingly about the absurdity of the human condition, supporting Henry James' claim that in the annals of story-telling, Maupassant stands `like a lion in the path'. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
The Collected Novels and Stories of Guy de Maupassant
Author: Guy de Maupassant
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : France
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : France
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Works
Author: Guy de Maupassant
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
Little Louise Roque by Guy De Maupassant
Author: Guy De Maupassant
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Immerse yourself in the poignant and evocative world of Guy De Maupassant's "Little Louise Roque." This touching short story follows the life of a young girl named Louise, whose innocence and struggles are depicted with sensitivity and depth. Through Louise's experiences, De Maupassant explores themes of childhood vulnerability, social hardship, and the impact of poverty on personal development. De Maupassant masterfully captures the emotional and social challenges faced by his young protagonist, offering a profound and empathetic look at the conditions of her life. His storytelling reveals the harsh realities and small triumphs that define Louise's world. "Little Louise Roque" is a moving and insightful story, ideal for readers who appreciate heartfelt narratives and the compassionate prose of one of France's greatest authors.
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Immerse yourself in the poignant and evocative world of Guy De Maupassant's "Little Louise Roque." This touching short story follows the life of a young girl named Louise, whose innocence and struggles are depicted with sensitivity and depth. Through Louise's experiences, De Maupassant explores themes of childhood vulnerability, social hardship, and the impact of poverty on personal development. De Maupassant masterfully captures the emotional and social challenges faced by his young protagonist, offering a profound and empathetic look at the conditions of her life. His storytelling reveals the harsh realities and small triumphs that define Louise's world. "Little Louise Roque" is a moving and insightful story, ideal for readers who appreciate heartfelt narratives and the compassionate prose of one of France's greatest authors.
Supplement, 1953
Author: Isabel S. Monro
Publisher: H. W. Wilson
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1576
Book Description
Publisher: H. W. Wilson
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1576
Book Description
Ex Libris
Author:
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 662
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 662
Book Description
Une Vie, and Other Stories
Author: Guy de Maupassant
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
The Outlook
Author:
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 756
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 756
Book Description
The Ghost of John Wayne, and Other Stories
Author: Ray Gonz‡lez
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 9780816520664
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Presents a collection of short stories set in Texas and New Mexico, including "The Scorpion Eater," "Spaceship," "The Apparition," and "The Garden of Padre Anselmo."
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 9780816520664
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Presents a collection of short stories set in Texas and New Mexico, including "The Scorpion Eater," "Spaceship," "The Apparition," and "The Garden of Padre Anselmo."
Outlook and Independent
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 752
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 752
Book Description