Project Gutenberg 2004-10-02 Public domain in the USA. 7603 Maupassant, Guy de 1850 1893 De Maupassant, Guy Henderson, A. E. McMaster, Albert Cohn Quesada, Louise Charlotte Garstin Quesada, Mme. Complete Original Short Stories of Guy De Maupassant Produced by David Widger. "Complete Original Short Stories of Guy de Maupassant" by Guy de Maupassant is a comprehensive collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. The anthology features the author's sharp observations of human nature, social struggles, and moral dilemmas, often illuminating the tensions between various classes and the impact of war on civilian life. At the start of the collection, there is an introduction to Maupassant's life and his literary beginnings, highlighting his rapid rise to fame and the influences that shaped his writing style. The opening story, "Boule de Suif," sets the stage for a tense scenario during the Franco-Prussian War, focusing on a group of travelers caught in a snowstorm and their moral quandaries regarding the titular character, a voluptuous prostitute. The narrative delves into the dynamics of class, respectability, and sacrifice, showcasing Maupassant's ability to blend social criticism with compelling storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories, French -- Translations into English French fiction -- Translations into English PQ Text Category: Short Stories Category: French Literature 3327870 2025-08-02T05:31:43.010152 text/html 3422429 2024-01-31T16:17:33 text/html 1529950 2025-08-02T05:32:13.828986 application/epub+zip 1588415 2025-08-02T05:31:46.705088 application/epub+zip 1295522 2025-08-02T05:31:44.838118 application/epub+zip 2461020 2025-08-02T05:32:36.871384 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2248794 2025-08-02T05:32:11.066978 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1961085 2022-09-02T07:30:01.328518 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2820699 2025-08-02T05:31:22.508209 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 2800838 2024-01-31T16:17:33 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16994 2025-08-02T05:32:37.061341 application/rdf+xml 19802 2025-08-02T05:31:45.087218 image/jpeg 3067 2025-08-02T05:31:44.963097 image/jpeg 1488139 2025-08-02T05:31:43.245130 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