Original Short Stories — Volume 07 by Guy de Maupassant
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"Original Short Stories — Volume 07" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. This volume includes various tales such as "The False Gems," "A Vendetta," and "The Terror," showcasing Maupassant's keen observations on human nature, relationships, and societal norms. Through his stories, the author explores themes of love, betrayal, and vengeance, reflecting the complexities of life in his time. The opening of the
volume introduces "The False Gems," which follows Monsieur Lantin, a devoted husband whose life is upended by the death of his beloved wife. Lantin cherishes her simple beauty and their modest, yet seemingly happy life together. However, her penchant for imitation jewelry and a love for the theater causes tension between them. After her sudden passing, Lantin grapples with grief and financial struggles, leading him to discover the shocking truth about his late wife's beloved faux jewels—revealing them to be worth a fortune and exposing a hidden side of her life. This sets the stage for a deeper exploration of desire and disillusionment, foreshadowing more intricate tales that follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Henderson, A. E. |
| Translator | McMaster, Albert Cohn |
| Translator | Quesada, Louise Charlotte Garstin, 1864?- |
| Title | Original Short Stories — Volume 07 |
| Contents | The false gems -- Fascination -- Yvette Samoris -- A vendetta -- My twenty-five days -- "The terror" -- Legend of Mont St.Michel -- A new year's gift -- Friend patience -- Abandoned -- The maison Tellier -- Dennis -- My wife -- The unknown -- The apparition. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Short stories, French -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 3083 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-03083-8 |
| Release Date | Oct 3, 2004 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1604 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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