Project Gutenberg 2004-10-03 Public domain in the USA. 292 Maupassant, Guy de 1850 1893 De Maupassant, Guy Henderson, A. E. McMaster, Albert Cohn Quesada, Louise Charlotte Garstin Quesada, Mme. Original Short Stories — Volume 09 Toine -- Madame Husson's rosier -- The adopted son -- A coward -- Old Mongilet -- Moonlight -- The first snowfall -- Sundays of a bourgeois -- A recollection -- Our letters -- The love of long ago -- Friend Joseph -- The effeminates -- Old amable. Produced by David Widger "Original Short Stories — Volume 09" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The volume showcases a diverse array of narratives that explore themes of human experience, relationships, and social commentary, all characterized by Maupassant's keen eye for detail and mastery of storytelling. The collection begins with the lively character of Toine, a jovial innkeeper whose robust personality and interactions with his wife and patrons set the stage for humorous yet poignant reflections on life. At the start of the volume, the tale "Toine" introduces readers to Antoine Macheble, affectionately known as Toine or “Burnt-Brandy,” a beloved innkeeper whose size and character are notable in the small hamlet of Tournevent in Normandy. Described as a giant of a man with a hearty appetite for food and drink, Toine's life takes a turn when illness confines him to his bed, leading to comedic exchanges with his wife and adventures with friends who continue to seek his company. His humorous attempts to hatch chickens using warmth from his body add whimsical elements to the story, showcasing Maupassant's ability to blend humor with deeper insights into human resilience and social bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories, French -- Translations into English PQ Text Category: Short Stories Category: French Literature 351809 2025-07-02T05:23:12.204958 text/html 359934 2021-01-08T16:36:06 text/html 209074 2025-07-02T05:23:19.510905 application/epub+zip 215985 2025-07-02T05:23:15.270983 application/epub+zip 191134 2025-07-02T05:23:14.095943 application/epub+zip 404475 2025-07-02T05:23:22.676939 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 384937 2025-07-02T05:23:18.780911 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 346480 2022-09-02T07:28:14.629622 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 298168 2025-07-02T05:23:11.551004 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 298054 2021-01-08T16:36:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19432 2025-07-02T05:23:22.819887 application/rdf+xml 16153 2025-07-02T05:23:14.598951 image/jpeg 3868 2025-07-02T05:23:14.347932 image/jpeg 115260 2021-01-08T16:36:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 121161 2021-01-08T16:36:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 207145 2025-07-02T05:23:12.230979 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