The Celebrated Short Stories of Guy de Maupassant: 100+ Classic Tales in One Edition
Enriched edition. The Necklace, The Piece of String, Boule de Suif, Mademoiselle Fifi, Pierrot, Two Friends…By Guy de Maupassant
Length86h 37m
About this audiobook
Guy de Maupassant's collection of short stories, 'The Celebrated Short Stories of Guy de Maupassant: 100+ Classic Tales in One Edition', showcases his remarkable literary style known for its realistic portrayals of everyday life in 19th-century France. Maupassant's stories often delve into themes of class struggle, love, and the human condition, all told with a keen eye for detail and a touch of irony. His succinct prose and ability to create vivid characters make this collection a must-read for fans of classic literature. Originally published in French, these timeless tales have been influential in the development of the short story genre. Maupassant's ability to capture the essence of human nature in a few pages is a testament to his skill as a storyteller. With over 100 stories to choose from, readers are sure to find a tale that resonates with them and leaves a lasting impression. The Celebrated Short Stories of Guy de Maupassant is a literary treasure that should not be missed by anyone interested in exploring the complexities of the human experience.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length86 hrs 37 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 15, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Celebrated Short Stories of Guy de Maupassant: 100+ Classic Tales in One Edition
26THE STORY OF A FARM GIRL
2Introduction
27THE WRECK
3Author Biography
28THEODULE SABOT’S CONFESSION
4Historical Context
29THE WRONG HOUSE
5Synopsis (Selection)
30THE DIAMOND NECKLACE
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6The Celebrated Short Stories of Guy de Maupassant: 100+ Classic Tales in One Edition
31THE MARQUIS DE FUMEROL
7SIMON’S PAPA
32THE TRIP OF LE HORLA
8FATHER MILON
33FAREWELL!
9A COUP D’ETAT
34THE WOLF
10THE HORRIBLE
35THE INN
11MADAME PARISSE
36MONSIEUR PARENT
12MADEMOISELLE FIFI
37QUEEN HORTENSE
13A DUEL
38MADEMOISELLE PEARL
14THE MAISON TELLIER
39THE THIEF
15IN THE SPRING (pt. 1)
40CLAIR DE LUNE
16IN THE SPRING (pt. 2)
41WAITER, A “BOCK”
17INDISCRETION
42FORGIVENESS
18THE CAKE
43A QUEER NIGHT IN PARIS
19CHÂLI
44THAT COSTLY RIDE
20A FAMILY AFFAIR
45USELESS BEAUTY
21BESIDE SCHOPENHAUER’S CORPSE / THE SMILE OF SCHOPENHAUER
46THE FATHER
22MISS HARRIET
47MY UNCLE SOSTHENES
23LITTLE LOUISE ROQU OR THE CASE OF LOUISE ROQUEE (pt. 1)
48THE BARONESS
24LITTLE LOUISE ROQU OR THE CASE OF LOUISE ROQUEE (pt. 2)
49MOTHER AND SON
25THE PATRON
50THE HAND
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