The Diamond Necklace (The Classic Unabridged English Edition) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A 19th-century French tale of social ambition, dramatic irony, and unforgiving realismBy Guy de Maupassant
Length1h 55m
About this audiobook
"The Diamond Necklace" is one of Guy de Maupassant's most perfectly constructed tales of irony, social illusion, and moral consequence. In a prose style at once lucid, economical, and devastatingly precise, the story follows Mathilde Loisel, a young woman whose longing for aristocratic elegance leads to a single disastrous act of vanity and concealment. Set within the material ambitions of late nineteenth-century French bourgeois society, it exemplifies literary realism while bearing the fatal pressure often associated with naturalism. Maupassant, a master of the modern short story and a protégé of Gustave Flaubert, wrote from intimate knowledge of provincial life, Parisian manners, and the hypocrisies of class. His experience as a civil servant, journalist, and observer of France after the Franco-Prussian War sharpened his eye for social pretension and human weakness. In this tale, his characteristic restraint intensifies the force of the famous conclusion. This unabridged English edition is recommended for readers seeking a concise classic with enduring intellectual and emotional power. It is especially valuable for students of realism, irony, and narrative form, but it will also reward anyone interested in how a brief story can expose an entire social world.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length1 hr 55 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 31, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
6The Diamond Necklace (The Classic Unabridged English Edition)
2Introduction
7Analysis
3Synopsis
8Reflection
4Historical Context
9Memorable Quotes
5Author Biography
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