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The collection features over 300 stories by Maupassant, showcasing his mastery of psychological realism. Key themes include human emotions such as love, revenge, and madness, with settings that span from Normandy to North Africa and India. Notable tales like "Boule de Suif" and "The Necklace" exemplify his ability to capture complex experiences in concise narratives. Marjorie Laurie's enduring translations from the 1920s enhance the accessibility of Maupassant's work, ensuring its continued appeal across generations.
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Selected Stories, Guy de Maupassant
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- 2021
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- Title
- Selected Stories
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Guy de Maupassant
- Publisher
- Everyman
- Publisher
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 408
- ISBN13
- 9781841594002
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- The collection features over 300 stories by Maupassant, showcasing his mastery of psychological realism. Key themes include human emotions such as love, revenge, and madness, with settings that span from Normandy to North Africa and India. Notable tales like "Boule de Suif" and "The Necklace" exemplify his ability to capture complex experiences in concise narratives. Marjorie Laurie's enduring translations from the 1920s enhance the accessibility of Maupassant's work, ensuring its continued appeal across generations.