Original Short Stories — Volume 06 by Guy de Maupassant

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Author Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893
Translator Henderson, A. E.
Translator McMaster, Albert Cohn
Translator Quesada, Louise Charlotte Garstin, 1864?-
Title Original Short Stories — Volume 06
Note Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents That costly ride -- Useless beauty -- The father -- My uncle Sosthenes -- The baroness -- Mother and son -- The hand -- A tress of hair -- On the river -- The cripple -- A strol -- Alexandre -- The log -- Julie Romaine -- The Rondoli sisters.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Original Short Stories — Volume 06" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. This volume features several narratives that explore human emotions and intricate social dynamics, often characterized by a poignant blend of tragedy and wit. The opening story, “That Costly Ride,” introduces Hector de Gribelin, a man struggling with the burdens of poverty and societal expectations, as he navigates an outing that quickly spirals out of control. At the start of the collection, Hector de Gribelin's family lives modestly, grappling with their dwindling noble status amidst financial hardship. The excitement of planning a rare family outing becomes a comedic yet tragic spectacle when Hector, riding a horse for the first time in years, loses control and inadvertently injures an old woman, leading to a series of mounting anxieties and complications. This sets the stage for Maupassant’s exploration of the themes of social status, the struggle for dignity, and the unpredictable nature of life, all reflected through the lens of the protagonist’s ill-fated ambitions for a simple day of joy. (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
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EBook-No. 3082
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Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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