Project Gutenberg 2004-10-03 Public domain in the USA. 863 Maupassant, Guy de 1850 1893 De Maupassant, Guy Henderson, A. E. McMaster, Albert Cohn Quesada, Louise Charlotte Garstin Quesada, Mme. Original Short Stories — Volume 04 The moribond -- The gamekeeper -- The story of a farm girl -- The wreck -- Theodule Sabot's confession -- The wrong house -- The diamond necklace -- The Marquis de Fumerol -- The trip of the Horla -- Farewell -- The wolf -- The inn. David Widger "Original Short Stories — Volume 04" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. This volume includes various narratives that encapsulate the complexities of human relationships, rural life, and existential themes. With a keen eye for detail and character, Maupassant explores the intricacies of love, loss, and societal norms through vivid portrayals of diverse characters, such as a dying patriarch and a diligent farm girl. The opening of this volume introduces readers to "The Moribund," where an old farmer and his wife navigate the impending death of the patriarch, setting a somber yet realistic tone. With the backdrop of a rural farm, the couple discusses practical concerns related to the old man’s death, showcasing their resigned acceptance of life’s cyclical nature. Their stoic conversations reveal more than just their sadness; they reflect the harsh reality of peasant life, intertwined with the inevitability of death, which looms over them as they prepare for the funeral. This contrast between stark reality and human resilience serves as an engaging entry point that prepares readers for the subsequent stories in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories, French -- Translations into English PQ Text Category: Short Stories Category: French Literature 284055 2025-07-02T05:22:18.656720 text/html 295997 2021-08-03T16:40:59 text/html 183237 2025-07-02T05:22:25.494687 application/epub+zip 186800 2025-07-02T05:22:21.717689 application/epub+zip 162777 2025-07-02T05:22:20.587690 application/epub+zip 365055 2025-07-02T05:22:28.367683 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 343771 2025-07-02T05:22:24.783684 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 305077 2022-09-02T07:27:10.093609 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 238691 2025-07-02T05:22:18.022733 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 238353 2021-08-03T16:42:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19362 2025-07-02T05:22:28.517655 application/rdf+xml 16090 2025-07-02T05:22:21.081707 image/jpeg 3856 2025-07-02T05:22:20.833700 image/jpeg 91076 2021-08-03T16:43:07 application/octet-stream application/zip 96460 2021-08-03T16:43:31 application/octet-stream application/zip 180937 2025-07-02T05:22:18.677732 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 fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia