The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Volume 2 by Guy de Maupassant

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Author Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893
Title The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Volume 2
Contents Monsieur Parent -- The Father -- A Vagabond -- Useless Beauty -- Fly -- The Mad Woman -- That Pig of a Morin -- The Wooden Shoes -- A Normandy Joke -- A Cock Crowed -- Julot's Opinion -- Mademoiselle -- The Mountebanks -- The Sequel to a Divorce -- The Man with the Dogs -- The Clown -- Babette -- Sympathy -- The Debt -- An Artist -- Mademoiselle Fifi -- The Story of a Farm Girl -- Mamma Stirling -- Lilie Lala -- Madame Tellier's Establishment -- The Bandmaster's Sister -- False Alarm -- Wife and Mistress -- Mad -- An Unfortunate Likeness -- The New Sensation.
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Summary "The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Volume 2" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This volume features various narratives that explore themes of love, betrayal, and societal norms, with a focus on the complexities of human relationships. The first story, "Monsieur Parent," introduces the character Monsieur Parent, a well-meaning man caught in the turmoil of his marriage and familial duties, as he grapples with suspicion and unfaithfulness. At the start of "Monsieur Parent," the narrative sets the scene in a public park where Monsieur Parent observes his son George playing, underscoring his affection and the simple joys of fatherhood. However, tension quickly arises as he navigates his turbulent relationship with his wife, Henriette, and a discontented servant named Julie. As the story unfolds, dark insinuations of infidelity emerge along with emotional turmoil, revealing the fragility of Parent’s domestic life. The opening illustrates Parent's internal struggles and foreshadows the revelations and conflicts that complicate his relationships, particularly regarding the true paternity of his child. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Short stories, French -- Translations into English
Subject French fiction -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 17375
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 13, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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