Project Gutenberg 2004-10-03 Public domain in the USA. 226 Maupassant, Guy de 1850 1893 De Maupassant, Guy Henderson, A. E. McMaster, Albert Cohn Quesada, Louise Charlotte Garstin Quesada, Mme. Original Short Stories — Volume 05 Monsieur Parent -- Queen Hortense -- Timbuctoo -- Tombstones -- Mademoiselle Pearl -- The thief -- Clair de Lune -- Waiter, a "Bock" -- After -- Forgiveness -- In the spring -- A queer night in Paris. Produced by David Widger "Original Short Stories — Volume 05" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century, reflecting the intricacies of human relationships and social dynamics in a rapidly changing world. The initial story, "Monsieur Parent," introduces readers to the main character, Monsieur Parent, who navigates the turmoil of his familial life, grappling with infidelity and societal expectations in a tense domestic setting. The stories that follow promise a diverse exploration of themes such as love, betrayal, and existential reflection. At the start of "Monsieur Parent," we are immersed in the life of a man deeply devoted to his son, George, yet increasingly troubled by the emotional distance and infidelity of his wife. The scene unfolds in a park, where George plays innocently as his father reflects on their relationship and the looming presence of his wife's long absences. As the narrative progresses, the tension escalates with the revelation of his wife's affairs, particularly with a man named Limousin, prompting a devastating emotional confrontation for Parent. This opening portion skillfully sets the stage for a drama filled with jealousy, despair, and the longing for paternal connection, inviting readers to ponder the complexities of trust and family loyalty in Maupassant's nuanced storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories, French -- Translations into English PQ Text Category: Short Stories Category: French Literature 287890 2025-07-02T05:22:29.251704 text/html 293906 2021-01-08T15:45:43 text/html 186640 2025-07-02T05:22:35.989622 application/epub+zip 190101 2025-07-02T05:22:32.278689 application/epub+zip 165395 2025-07-02T05:22:31.112662 application/epub+zip 365453 2025-07-02T05:22:38.782682 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 346313 2025-07-02T05:22:35.275663 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 307611 2022-09-02T07:27:22.472226 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 243826 2025-07-02T05:22:28.663697 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 243710 2021-01-08T15:45:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19485 2025-07-02T05:22:38.929602 application/rdf+xml 16080 2025-07-02T05:22:31.607643 image/jpeg 3864 2025-07-02T05:22:31.358636 image/jpeg 93712 2021-01-08T15:45:43 application/octet-stream application/zip 98559 2021-01-08T15:45:43 application/octet-stream application/zip 184296 2025-07-02T05:22:29.272675 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