Project Gutenberg 2009-02-14 Public domain in the USA. 421 Maupassant, Guy de 1850 1893 De Maupassant, Guy Widger, David 1932 Henderson, A. E. McMaster, Albert Cohn Quesada, Louise Charlotte Garstin Quesada, Mme. Original Short Stories, Complete, Volumes 1-13 An Index to All Stories David Widger "Original Short Stories, Complete, Volumes 1-13" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. This comprehensive anthology showcases the author's keen insight into human nature and social dynamics, often highlighting themes of love, betrayal, morality, and the darker aspects of life. Maupassant’s work reflects the complexities of the human experience, making it an essential read for those interested in classic literature. The collection spans 188 stories that present a rich tapestry of characters and situations, ranging from poignant tales of unrequited love and tales of societal norms to gripping accounts of betrayal and psychological introspection. Notable stories like "Boule de Suif" capture the resilience of individuals amidst conflict, while "The Diamond Necklace" offers a sharp critique of vanity and social status. Through varied settings and diverse narratives, Maupassant explores the intricacies of interpersonal relationships, often leaving readers with thought-provoking reflections on human behavior and fate. Each story stands alone, yet they collectively paint a vivid picture of the late 19th-century French society that Maupassant masterfully critiques and celebrates. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/28076/28076-h/images/cover.jpg http://book.klll.cc/files/28076/28076-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 32.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Short stories, French -- Translations into English Indexes PQ Text Category: Short Stories Category: French Literature 96597 2025-08-11T12:51:15.034585 text/html 100191 2023-10-22T12:43:04 text/html 45521 2025-08-11T12:51:17.408044 application/epub+zip 44011 2025-08-11T12:51:15.511556 application/epub+zip 44011 2025-08-11T12:51:15.214572 application/epub+zip 86907 2025-08-11T12:51:18.951057 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 70073 2025-08-11T12:51:17.175078 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 73071 2022-09-13T06:50:11.141289 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 27066 2025-08-11T12:51:14.754561 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 26779 2023-10-22T12:42:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17733 2025-08-11T12:51:19.095088 application/rdf+xml 13434 2025-08-11T12:51:15.349564 image/jpeg 2275 2025-08-11T12:51:15.282560 image/jpeg 41066 2025-08-11T12:51:15.041566 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia