Guy de Maupassant
Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant was a 19th-century French author, celebrated as a master of the short story, as well as a representative of the naturalist school, depicting human lives, destinies and social forces in disillusioned and often pessimistic terms.
Original Short Stories — Volume 12
Love clashes with loss as a grieving father confronts painful truths about his child's past, challenging everything he thought he knew about family and paternity.
By Guy de Maupassant
Original Short Stories — Volume 07
When a grieving husband discovers his deceased wife's "fake" jewelry is real, he's thrust into a world of hidden truths and shocking revelations.
By Guy de Maupassant
Bel Ami (A Ladies' Man) The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Vol. 6
A young man uses his good looks and charm to climb the social ladder in 19th century Paris, leaving a trail of broken hearts and shattered morals behind him.
By Guy de Maupassant
Original Short Stories — Volume 04
Experience stories where love meets loss and life's hard truths reveal the strength of the human spirit.
By Guy de Maupassant
Original Short Stories — Volume 02
Experience the trials of the human spirit among short stories, where love and duty clash on the battlefields of 19th-century France.
By Guy de Maupassant
Complete Original Short Stories of Guy De Maupassant
** Amidst war and social divide, experience thought provoking accounts of dark secrets, moral struggles, and the complex landscape of human nature.
By Guy de Maupassant
Pierre and Jean
A surprise inheritance ignites a bitter rivalry between two brothers, unearthing long-simmering tensions and forcing them to confront uncomfortable truths about their family.
By Guy de Maupassant
Original Short Stories — Volume 06
A family's rare outing turns disastrous when a man's attempt to relive happier times results in a series of unfortunate events revealing the harsh realities of society and personal dignity.
By Guy de Maupassant
Original Short Stories — Volume 09
Within tales of human connection and societal musings, a large innkeeper's life comically shifts when illness brings unexpected warmth and changes.
By Guy de Maupassant
The Sisters Rondoli, and Other Stories
Two friends chasing adventure in Italy find their plans hilariously upended by a captivating young woman, leading to unexpected desires and comical complications.
By Guy de Maupassant
Afloat (Sur l'eau)
Sailing the Mediterranean on a yacht named "Bel-Ami", a lone traveler seeks peace and wisdom amidst the ocean's beauty, finding himself reflecting on life's delicate balance between tranquility and turmoil.
By Guy de Maupassant
Original Short Stories — Volume 10
In a world gripped by tradition, a community ignores a doctor's pleas, leading to the heartbreaking death of a newborn and exposing the dark side of social norms.
By Guy de Maupassant
The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Vol. 1 Boule de Suif and Other Stories
Amidst war and escape, a group's true colors emerge as they pressure a kind woman into a sacrifice that challenges her values.
By Guy de Maupassant
Mademoiselle Fifi
In a war-torn chateau, an evening of amusement takes a dark turn, challenging notions of power and morality.
By Guy de Maupassant
Bel Ami; Or, The History of a Scoundrel: A Novel
In 19th-century Paris, a charismatic but morally questionable man navigates love, deceit, and ambition to secure a place among the city's elite.
By Guy de Maupassant
Yvette
In the glittering world of Parisian high society, a young woman finds herself at the center of desire and intrigue, where love and morality face a collision.
By Guy de Maupassant
Original Short Stories, Complete, Volumes 1-13 An Index to All Stories
Discover love, betrayal, and irony within French society through gripping narratives of ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances.
By Guy de Maupassant
Mont Oriol; or, A Romance of Auvergne: A Novel
Amidst the picturesque setting of a French spa, love, class divisions, and a life-altering discovery collide, threatening to upend the lives of all who seek solace within its waters.
By Guy de Maupassant
Strong as Death
In a world of art and high society, a painter and a countess navigate their desires, their complicated relationship threatening to break all the rules.
By Guy de Maupassant
Original Short Stories — Volume 13
From desolate landscapes haunted by legends to the cunning schemes of everyday life, discover dark tales of greed, isolation, and the supernatural.
By Guy de Maupassant