Original Short Stories — Volume 02 By: Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) |
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Guy de Maupassant's "Original Short Stories — Volume 02" is a captivating collection of short stories that delves deep into the human psyche. Each story is carefully crafted with rich characters and intricate plots that keep the reader engaged from beginning to end.
Maupassant's writing style is both evocative and thought-provoking, allowing the reader to explore complex themes such as love, jealousy, and the darker side of human nature. The stories are filled with subtle nuances and unexpected twists that leave a lasting impact on the reader.
One of the standout features of this collection is Maupassant's ability to create realistic and relatable characters. Each protagonist is flawed and complex, allowing the reader to empathize with their struggles and internal conflicts. The depth of emotion and complexity of the characters make each story a powerful and memorable reading experience.
Overall, "Original Short Stories — Volume 02" is a masterful collection of short stories that showcases Maupassant's talent as a writer. It is a must-read for fans of classic literature and those who appreciate beautifully crafted storytelling. By Guy De Maupassant Translated by: ALBERT M. C. McMASTER, B.A. A. E. HENDERSON, B.A. MME. QUESADA and Others VOLUME II. THE COLONEL'S IDEAS MOTHER SAUVAGE EPIPHANY THE MUSTACHE MADAME BAPTISTE THE QUESTION OF LATIN A MEETING THE BLIND MAN INDISCRETION A FAMILY AFFAIR BESIDE SCHOPENHAUER'S CORPSE THE COLONEL'S IDEAS "Upon my word," said Colonel Laporte, "although I am old and gouty, my legs as stiff as two pieces of wood, yet if a pretty woman were to tell me to go through the eye of a needle, I believe I should take a jump at it, like a clown through a hoop. I shall die like that; it is in the blood. I am an old beau, one of the old school, and the sight of a woman, a pretty woman, stirs me to the tips of my toes. There! "We are all very much alike in France in this respect; we still remain knights, knights of love and fortune, since God has been abolished whose bodyguard we really were. But nobody can ever get woman out of our hearts; there she is, and there she will remain, and we love her, and shall continue to love her, and go on committing all kinds of follies on her account as long as there is a France on the map of Europe; and even if France were to be wiped off the map, there would always be Frenchmen left... Continue reading book >>
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