Project Gutenberg 2014-02-17 Public domain in the USA. 131 Maupassant, Guy de 1850 1893 De Maupassant, Guy Leino, Kasimir 1866 1919 Valittuja novelleja I Guy de Maupassant -- Isä -- Kuutamolla -- Vallankumous -- Susi -- Lapsi -- Anteeksianto -- Kuningatar Hortense -- Jalokivet -- Tarina pyhän Mikaelin luostarilinnasta -- Joulukertomus -- Ristiäiset. Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Valittuja novelleja I" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This selection features a range of narratives that highlight the author’s keen observations of human behavior, societal norms, and the intricacies of life. Maupassant, known for his realism, delves into themes of love, social criticism, and moral complexity, presenting vivid characters and thought-provoking situations. The opening of this work introduces the author and his literary significance, presenting a detailed background of Maupassant’s life and influences, especially his relationship with fellow writer Gustave Flaubert. It also sets the stage for the stories to follow, hinting at the variety of topics the collection will explore—from personal struggles to societal critiques—in clear and engaging prose. The text elaborates on Maupassant's distinct style, characterized by a gripping narrative, rich visual imagery, and a sharp wit that leans into the exploration of both human nature and social dilemmas. Overall, the introduction effectively prepares readers for the compelling storytelling that defines Maupassant's work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 41.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. fi French fiction -- Translations into Finnish Short stories, French -- Translations into Finnish PQ Text Category: Short Stories Category: French Literature 203883 2025-07-18T08:26:44.176787 text/html 182597 2024-10-24T02:47:49 text/html 153656 2025-07-18T08:26:50.112732 application/epub+zip 155875 2025-07-18T08:26:46.916743 application/epub+zip 146346 2025-07-18T08:26:45.827762 application/epub+zip 317790 2025-07-18T08:26:52.533758 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 303885 2025-07-18T08:26:49.443775 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 277890 2022-09-20T13:57:34.686601 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 193688 2025-07-18T08:26:43.688764 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 173921 2024-10-24T02:47:49 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17979 2025-07-18T08:26:52.659709 application/rdf+xml 15747 2025-07-18T08:26:46.309762 image/jpeg 3841 2025-07-18T08:26:46.067737 image/jpeg 155566 2025-07-18T08:26:44.194763 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 fi.wikipedia