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Recognized as a master of the short story, Maupassant's works reflect the stark realities of life during the Franco-Prussian War, highlighting the futility of conflict and its impact on innocent civilians. His writing, influenced by Gustave Flaubert, is known for its concise style and effective resolutions. With a prolific output of 300 short stories and several novels, his first story, "Boule de Suif," is particularly celebrated as a defining piece of his literary legacy. Maupassant's contributions embody the principles of the Naturalist school.
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Bel Ami; or, The History of a Scoundrel, Guy de Maupassant
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Bel Ami; or, The History of a Scoundrel
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Guy de Maupassant
- Publisher
- Blurb
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 176
- ISBN13
- 9781715749392
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction
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- Recognized as a master of the short story, Maupassant's works reflect the stark realities of life during the Franco-Prussian War, highlighting the futility of conflict and its impact on innocent civilians. His writing, influenced by Gustave Flaubert, is known for its concise style and effective resolutions. With a prolific output of 300 short stories and several novels, his first story, "Boule de Suif," is particularly celebrated as a defining piece of his literary legacy. Maupassant's contributions embody the principles of the Naturalist school.