The Sisters Rondoli, and Other Stories by Guy de Maupassant

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Author Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893
Translator Boyd, Ernest Augustus, 1887-1946
Title The Sisters Rondoli, and Other Stories
Note Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents The sisters Rondoli -- My landlady -- The little cask -- André's disease -- He? -- My Uncle Sosthène -- The accursed bread -- Madame Luneau's case -- A wise man -- The umbrella -- A meeting -- Decorated! -- Châli -- The legacy.
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Summary "The Sisters Rondoli and Other Stories" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. This anthology showcases Maupassant's signature style of vivid storytelling, exploring themes of love, desire, and the intricacies of human relationships. The opening tale, featuring Pierre Jouvent, hints at a blend of adventure and romance, highlighting his longing to travel to Italy and his companion’s infatuation with women. The opening of the first story introduces Pierre Jouvent, who expresses a yearning to explore Italy, despite previous failed attempts to do so. He reflects on the romantic notions of travel but is quickly grounded by the realities of discomfort and an aversion to the unfamiliar. As he persuades his friend Paul Pavilly to join him—against Paul’s initial reluctance—forthcoming encounters with unexpected characters promise a blend of comedy and intrigue. With a young Italian woman intruding into their journey, the stage is set for an exploration of desire and the humorous dynamics between the male characters and the captivating Francesca, whose presence complicates their travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject France -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Short stories, French -- Translations into English
Subject Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893 -- Translations into English
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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