Author: Guy De Maupassant
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
Delve into the intellectual debates and cultural implications of language in Guy de Maupassant’s The Question of Latin, a narrative that offers a thoughtful and engaging examination of Latin’s role in education and societal values. In The Trip of Le Horla, Guy de Maupassant continues the exploration of the mysterious and supernatural, following the protagonist on a journey that intertwines with the enigmatic entity known as Le Horla. The narrative delves into themes of fear, the unknown, and the impact of supernatural forces on the human psyche. Maupassant’s atmospheric and suspenseful storytelling enhances the eerie and unsettling atmosphere of the tale.
The Trip of Le Horla
Author: Guy De Maupassant
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
Delve into the intellectual debates and cultural implications of language in Guy de Maupassant’s The Question of Latin, a narrative that offers a thoughtful and engaging examination of Latin’s role in education and societal values. In The Trip of Le Horla, Guy de Maupassant continues the exploration of the mysterious and supernatural, following the protagonist on a journey that intertwines with the enigmatic entity known as Le Horla. The narrative delves into themes of fear, the unknown, and the impact of supernatural forces on the human psyche. Maupassant’s atmospheric and suspenseful storytelling enhances the eerie and unsettling atmosphere of the tale.
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
Delve into the intellectual debates and cultural implications of language in Guy de Maupassant’s The Question of Latin, a narrative that offers a thoughtful and engaging examination of Latin’s role in education and societal values. In The Trip of Le Horla, Guy de Maupassant continues the exploration of the mysterious and supernatural, following the protagonist on a journey that intertwines with the enigmatic entity known as Le Horla. The narrative delves into themes of fear, the unknown, and the impact of supernatural forces on the human psyche. Maupassant’s atmospheric and suspenseful storytelling enhances the eerie and unsettling atmosphere of the tale.
The Trip of Le Horla
Author: Guy De Maupassant
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
Delve into the intellectual debates and cultural implications of language in Guy de Maupassant’s The Question of Latin, a narrative that offers a thoughtful and engaging examination of Latin’s role in education and societal values. In The Trip of Le Horla, Guy de Maupassant continues the exploration of the mysterious and supernatural, following the protagonist on a journey that intertwines with the enigmatic entity known as Le Horla. The narrative delves into themes of fear, the unknown, and the impact of supernatural forces on the human psyche. Maupassant’s atmospheric and suspenseful storytelling enhances the eerie and unsettling atmosphere of the tale.
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
Delve into the intellectual debates and cultural implications of language in Guy de Maupassant’s The Question of Latin, a narrative that offers a thoughtful and engaging examination of Latin’s role in education and societal values. In The Trip of Le Horla, Guy de Maupassant continues the exploration of the mysterious and supernatural, following the protagonist on a journey that intertwines with the enigmatic entity known as Le Horla. The narrative delves into themes of fear, the unknown, and the impact of supernatural forces on the human psyche. Maupassant’s atmospheric and suspenseful storytelling enhances the eerie and unsettling atmosphere of the tale.
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.
Le Grand Meaulnes
Author: Alain-Fournier
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780140182828
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
The classic French novel written by a soldier, who would later die during World War I, tells the story of Auguste Meaulnes and the "domain mysterieux."
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780140182828
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
The classic French novel written by a soldier, who would later die during World War I, tells the story of Auguste Meaulnes and the "domain mysterieux."
Best Short Stories
Author: Guy de Maupassant
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486289184
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 271
Book Description
New edition features 7 of the most popular tales of one of the greatest of all short-story writers. Included are "La Parure," "Mademoiselle Fifi," "La Maison Tellier," "La Ficelle," "Miss Harriet," "Boule de Suif" and "Le Horla," all reflecting Maupassant's intimate familiarity with Paris and the universality of his creations.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486289184
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 271
Book Description
New edition features 7 of the most popular tales of one of the greatest of all short-story writers. Included are "La Parure," "Mademoiselle Fifi," "La Maison Tellier," "La Ficelle," "Miss Harriet," "Boule de Suif" and "Le Horla," all reflecting Maupassant's intimate familiarity with Paris and the universality of his creations.
The Marquis De Fumerol
Author: Guy De Maupassant
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 11
Book Description
Explore the consequences of vanity and deception in Guy de Maupassant’s The Diamond Necklace, a riveting tale that delves into the perils of pride and the impact of social pretensions. In The Marquis De Fumerol, Guy de Maupassant presents a captivating story featuring a marquis and his complex social interactions. The narrative examines themes of nobility, societal expectations, and personal ambition, highlighting the marquis’s role in a changing social landscape. Maupassant’s portrayal of the marquis provides a rich exploration of class dynamics and individual desires, offering a nuanced look at the life of a nobleman.
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 11
Book Description
Explore the consequences of vanity and deception in Guy de Maupassant’s The Diamond Necklace, a riveting tale that delves into the perils of pride and the impact of social pretensions. In The Marquis De Fumerol, Guy de Maupassant presents a captivating story featuring a marquis and his complex social interactions. The narrative examines themes of nobility, societal expectations, and personal ambition, highlighting the marquis’s role in a changing social landscape. Maupassant’s portrayal of the marquis provides a rich exploration of class dynamics and individual desires, offering a nuanced look at the life of a nobleman.
Mont-Oriol
Author: Guy de Maupassant
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aristocracy (Social class)
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aristocracy (Social class)
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
The Dracula Book of Great Vampire Stories
Author: Leslie Shepard
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 9780806507040
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Includes such tales as "The horla," "The sad story of a vampire," "For the blood is the life," and "Dracula's guest"
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 9780806507040
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Includes such tales as "The horla," "The sad story of a vampire," "For the blood is the life," and "Dracula's guest"
Short Stories
Author: Guy de Maupassant
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2507
Book Description
Guy de Maupassant (1850–1893) was a popular French writer, considered one of the fathers of the modern short story and one of the form's finest exponents. Content: An Adventure in Paris The Awakening Crash My Landlady The Horla Our Letters Profitable Business A Fashionable Woman The Donkey A Mother of Monsters A Family Affair The Mad Woman The Bandmaster's Sister The Cripple A Cock Crowed Words of Love Miss Harriet Two Friends Pierrot Countess Satan Mother Sauvage Coward A Duel The Corsican Bandit The Accent Always Lock the Door! Legend of Mont St.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2507
Book Description
Guy de Maupassant (1850–1893) was a popular French writer, considered one of the fathers of the modern short story and one of the form's finest exponents. Content: An Adventure in Paris The Awakening Crash My Landlady The Horla Our Letters Profitable Business A Fashionable Woman The Donkey A Mother of Monsters A Family Affair The Mad Woman The Bandmaster's Sister The Cripple A Cock Crowed Words of Love Miss Harriet Two Friends Pierrot Countess Satan Mother Sauvage Coward A Duel The Corsican Bandit The Accent Always Lock the Door! Legend of Mont St.
The Necklace and Other Short Stories
Author: Maupassant Guy de
Publisher: Xist Publishing
ISBN: 1681952092
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
Opulence is sometimes deceiving“She removed the wraps from her shoulders before the glass, for a final view of herself in her glory. Suddenly she uttered a cry. Her necklace was not around...” - Guy de Maupassant, The Necklace Madame Mathilde Loisel is displeased: she cannot go to a fancy party because she doesn’t have anything to wear. Her husband tries to help her and gives her money to buy a new dress. She insists she also needs jewels so she borrows a diamond necklace from her friend, Madame Jeanne Forestier. After the party, Mathilde realizes that she lost the stunning necklace. ,This book has been professionally formatted for e-readers and contains a bonus book club leadership guide and discussion questions. We hope you’ll share this book with your friends, neighbors and colleagues and can’t wait to hear what you have to say about it.
Publisher: Xist Publishing
ISBN: 1681952092
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
Opulence is sometimes deceiving“She removed the wraps from her shoulders before the glass, for a final view of herself in her glory. Suddenly she uttered a cry. Her necklace was not around...” - Guy de Maupassant, The Necklace Madame Mathilde Loisel is displeased: she cannot go to a fancy party because she doesn’t have anything to wear. Her husband tries to help her and gives her money to buy a new dress. She insists she also needs jewels so she borrows a diamond necklace from her friend, Madame Jeanne Forestier. After the party, Mathilde realizes that she lost the stunning necklace. ,This book has been professionally formatted for e-readers and contains a bonus book club leadership guide and discussion questions. We hope you’ll share this book with your friends, neighbors and colleagues and can’t wait to hear what you have to say about it.