Guy de Maupassant

Broschiertes Buch

The Entire Original Maupassant Part-II

Beschreibung

THE ENTIRE ORIGINAL MAUPASSANT SHORT STORIES by Guy de Maupassant comprises 13 volumes with all of Guy de Maupassant's short stories in English, originally written in French. Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant was a 19th-century French author, remembered as a master of the short story form, as well as a representative of the Naturalist school, who depicted human lives, destinies and social forces in disillusioned and often pessimistic terms. Maupassant was a protégé of Gustave Flaubert and his stories are characterized by economy of style and efficient, seemingly effortless dénouements. Many are set during the Franco-Prussian War of the 1870s, describing the futility of war and the innocent civilians who, caught up in events beyond their control, are permanently changed by their experiences. He wrote 300 short stories, six novels, three travel books, and one volume of verse. His first published story, ""Boule de Suif"" (""The Dumpling"", 1880), is often considered his most famous work.

Autor

Henri Ren Albert Guy de Maupassant was a prominent French author born on August 5, 1850, at Ch teau de Miromesnil in Tourville-sur-Arques, France. Renowned for his mastery of the short story, Maupassant was a leading figure in the naturalist movement, which sought to depict human lives and social conditions in stark, often pessimistic terms. His works frequently explored the darker aspects of life, revealing the complex interplay of human nature, fate, and social forces. Maupassant was greatly influenced by his literary mentors, including Gustave Flaubert, mile Zola, and Honor de Balzac, as well as the philosophical ideas of Arthur Schopenhauer. After studying at the Lyc e Pierre-Corneille and Lyc e Henri-IV, he went on to attend the University of Paris. Maupassant's prolific writing career produced numerous short stories, novels, and essays, many of which reflect his disillusionment with society and the human condition. Some of his most famous works include Boule de Suif and The Necklace. Maupassant s life, however, was marked by personal struggles, and he died prematurely on July 6, 1893, at the age of 42, in Passy, Paris, likely due to complications from syphilis. His legacy as a master of literary realism endures today.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Pharos Books Private Limited
• Seitenzahl: 638
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. Juli 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 37mm
• Gewicht: 887g
• ISBN-13: 9789359835136
• ISBN-10: 9359835137
• Artikelnr.: 71850007