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A Parisian Affair and Other Stories
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Collected in this edition are forty stories by Guy de Maupassant, the 19th century French author considered by many as one of the masters of the modern short story. Maupassant was a prolific author during his short life, writing six novels, 300 short stories, and three travel books before dying at age 42. Maupassant was influenced by the style of Gustave Flaubert and his stories are noted for their efficient prose and his seemingly effortless ability to reach satisfying conclusions. Many of his tales are set during the Franco-Prussian conflict and are an unflinching portrayal of war’s brutality and senselessness. Maupassant’s works have been hugely influential to authors, playwrights, and film makers in the decades since their first publication and are frequently adapted for stage and screen. Collected here are such classics as “Ball of Tallow”, often considered one of the best short stories ever written, the cruelly ironic “The Diamond Necklace”, the shockingly brutal “Mademoiselle Fifi”, and many more unforgettable and evocative tales. This edition includes a biographical afterword.
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“3.5 stars—read on a trip to Paris
Quite a range of short stories: shocking, ahead of their time, some violent, some hilarious, some
Boring, some beautifully written, others not
So much.”
“And read these stories over the course of a month. They are surprisingly varied, with Maupassant playing around with a range of genres and styles.
I felt like it gave me a good feel for 19th century France, and he seems to be at his best when he is playing around with character’s mental state, or making social commentary (which can be quite biting).
The background of the Franco Prussian is interesting, as his comments on class.
La Horta and Boule De Suiffe are his most famous, and rightfully so, but there are a lot of cracking stories in here. A couple of others that I enjoyed were Parisian Affair, A Million, Two Friends and Mother of Invention.
A great read!”
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