Project Gutenberg 2004-10-03 Public domain in the USA. 289 Maupassant, Guy de 1850 1893 De Maupassant, Guy Henderson, A. E. McMaster, Albert Cohn Quesada, Louise Charlotte Garstin Quesada, Mme. Original Short Stories — Volume 08 Clochette -- The kiss -- The legion of honor -- The test -- Found on a drowned man-- The orphan -- The beggar -- The rabbit -- His avenger -- My uncle Jules -- The model -- A vagabond -- The fishing hole -- The spasm -- In the wood -- Martine -- All over -- The parrot -- A piece of string. Produced by David Widger "Original Short Stories — Volume 08" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of short stories compiled in the late 19th century. This volume includes a variety of narratives that delve into themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships, showcasing Maupassant's rich storytelling abilities. The opening stories unfold vivid characters and poignant moments, such as the bittersweet reminiscences of a childhood friendship and the delicate interplay of love and societal norms. The beginning of the volume introduces several characters, starting with a nostalgic narrative centered around an old seamstress named Mother Clochette, who profoundly impacts a young narrator's life with her stories and warmth. This memory transitions to a distressing moment of loss as the narrator discovers her lifeless body, setting a melancholic tone. Following this, a series of tales like "The Kiss" and "The Legion of Honor" explore personal relationships and societal pretensions, revealing the intricacies of human emotions and desires. Overall, the opening portion establishes an engaging blend of emotional depth and social commentary, reflecting Maupassant's mastery in capturing the essence of human experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories, French -- Translations into English PQ Text Category: Short Stories Category: French Literature 313566 2025-07-02T05:23:01.040045 text/html 321415 2021-01-08T15:46:02 text/html 195697 2025-07-02T05:23:08.173071 application/epub+zip 200323 2025-07-02T05:23:04.154979 application/epub+zip 175076 2025-07-02T05:23:02.982008 application/epub+zip 383187 2025-07-02T05:23:11.166992 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 360995 2025-07-02T05:23:07.448021 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 322862 2022-09-02T07:28:00.771537 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 263600 2025-07-02T05:23:00.436042 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 263486 2021-01-08T15:46:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19451 2025-07-02T05:23:11.310952 application/rdf+xml 16020 2025-07-02T05:23:03.484983 image/jpeg 3842 2025-07-02T05:23:03.236000 image/jpeg 101454 2021-01-08T15:46:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 106785 2021-01-08T15:46:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 193095 2025-07-02T05:23:01.063046 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