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Original Short Stories — Volume 08

By Guy de Maupassant

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Experience tales of love, loss, and societal expectations through interconnected narratives, uncovering the hidden layers of human emotions and connections.

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2004-10-03
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Summary

"Original Short Stories — Volume 08" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of short stories that explores deep human emotions and complicated relationships. The collection opens with heartfelt storylines that introduce fascinating people and significant happenings. For, instance, an old seamstress named Mother Clochette’s stories and kindness shape a young person’s life. This cherished memory turns to sadness when the person discovers she has passed away. Other stories, such as "The Kiss" and "The Legion of Honor," look closely relationships and how society impacts these connections. The beginning of the volume paints a picture of emotional importance and social insights, displaying the author’s skill in understanding what it means to be human.

About the Author

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.

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