Œuvres complètes de Guy de Maupassant - volume 24 by Guy de Maupassant
"Œuvres complètes de Guy de Maupassant - volume 24" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of literary works written in the late 19th century. This volume includes several pieces, such as "La Vie errante," "Venise-Ischia," and "Pêcheuses et Guerrières." The text explores themes of solitude, beauty, and a reflection on contemporary society, contrasting the author's personal experiences with broader cultural observations. At the start of the narrative, the protagonist expresses his
disinterest in Paris, particularly the Eiffel Tower, which he finds ubiquitous and monotonous. Seeking solitude, he embarks on a journey that evokes a deep contemplation of his surroundings and society. The opening portion captures his yearning for a simpler existence, juxtaposed with vivid descriptions of the bustling Parisian life he wishes to escape. The narrative sets a reflective tone on art, architecture, and the complexities of modern existence, drawing the reader into a personal and cultural exploration that is both rich and introspective. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893 |
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| Title | Œuvres complètes de Guy de Maupassant - volume 24 |
| Original Publication | Paris: Louis Conard, 1908. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Lassitude -- La Nuit -- La Côte italienne -- La Sicile -- D'Alger à Tunis -- Tunis -- Vers Kairouan -- Venise (inédit) -- Ischia (inédit) -- Pêcheuses et Guerrières (inédit). |
| Credits | Claudine Corbasson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French literature -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 71331 |
| Release Date | Aug 3, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 138 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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