The works of Guy de Maupassant, Vol. 5 by Guy de Maupassant
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About this eBook
| Author | Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893 |
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| Title |
The works of Guy de Maupassant, Vol. 5 Une Vie and Other Stories |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Susan Carr, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Vol. 5" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of literary works, primarily short stories and a novel, written in the late 19th century. This volume includes Maupassant's novel "Une Vie" (A Woman's Life) as well as a selection of other stories that showcase the author's keen insight into human emotions and societal norms. The likely themes revolve around the complexities of life, the struggles of the main character Jeanne as she navigates her aspirations and disappointments in a male-dominated world, and the interplay of love and tragedy. At the start of "A Woman's Life," we are introduced to Jeanne, who is leaving a convent, filled with dreams and hope for her future. She interacts with her father, the Baron Simon-Jecques Le Perthuis des Vauds, whose eccentric but tender-hearted character sets a poignant tone. As they embark on their journey to their family estate, Jeanne's effervescent spirit contrasts with her mother's ailments and the rainy, bleak scenery. The opening portion intricately details Jeanne's naïveté and longing for love, portraying her innocence as she dreams of a bright future among nature’s beauty, hinting at the challenges that will inevitably accompany her idealism. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Short stories, French -- Translations into English |
| Subject | French fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21655 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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