| Author |
Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893 |
| Editor |
Widger, David, 1932-2021? |
| Title |
Quotes and Images From The Short Stories of Maupassant
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"Quotes and Images From The Short Stories of Maupassant" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of quotations and excerpts sourced from his acclaimed short stories, crafted during the late 19th century. This book serves as a curated glimpse into the themes, characters, and narrative styles that define Maupassant's work, which often explores human emotions, social issues, and the complexities of life. The content primarily consists of selected quotes alongside contextual reflections from various stories in Maupassant's extensive oeuvre, numbering around 180 tales. The text not only highlights poignant observations on love, suffering, and societal norms but also showcases Maupassant's distinctive prose style. Through the quotations, readers encounter characters grappling with existential dilemmas, moral conflicts, and the human condition, all set against richly depicted backdrops of rural and urban France. Thus, the book serves as both an introduction to the author's notable themes and a celebration of his literary artistry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893 -- Quotations
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
7549 |
| Release Date |
Sep 4, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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