Œuvres complètes de Guy de Maupassant - volume 06 by Guy de Maupassant
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| Author | Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893 |
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| Title | Œuvres complètes de Guy de Maupassant - volume 06 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | La Bécasse -- Ce cochon de Morin -- La folle -- Pierrot -- Menuet -- La peur -- Farce normande -- Les sabots -- La rempailleuse -- En mer -- Un Normand -- Le testament -- Aux champs -- Un coq chanta -- Un fils -- Saint-Antoine -- L'aventure de Walter Schnaffs -- La tombe (inédit) -- Notes d'un voyageur (inédit). |
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| Summary | "Œuvres complètes de Guy de Maupassant - volume 06" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This volume includes titles such as "Contes de la Bécasse" and "La Tombe," showcasing Maupassant's sharp wit and vivid storytelling. The stories delve into the lives of various characters, exploring themes of human nature, love, and moral dilemmas against the backdrop of French society. At the start of the collection, readers are introduced to the character of the old Baron des Ravots, a once-great hunter confined to a wheelchair due to paralysis. Despite his limitations, he engages in the pursuit of hunting pigeon from his home and enjoys recounting tales to his guests. The narrative sets the stage for a tradition called the "conte de la Bécasse," where the guests humorously share their hunting exploits, resulting in a blend of camaraderie and exaggeration. Alongside this, the volume opens with Maupassant's astute observations of human behavior, ensuring a rich narrative filled with charm and insight that draws readers into the world of the baron and his guests. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French literature -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51266 |
| Release Date | Feb 22, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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