Maupassant, Guy de

Contes Du Jour Et De La Nuit

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ISBN 13:: 9782080702920
author:: Maupassant, Guy de
format:: Mass Market Paperback
publisher:: Editions Flammarion
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1983
Pages:: 251
Dimensions:: 17 x 10.8 x 1.2 cm
Genre:: Short Stories
Condition:: New
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Guy de Maupassant's Contes du jour et de la nuit are masterful tales that balance harmony and discord. These stories focus on the everyday struggles of ordinary people, often with a touch of dark humor, and occasionally reveal a darker truth lurking beneath the surface. The author's unique voice weaves a spell that draws the reader in, only to suddenly plunge them into the unknown. Death is present, yet often invisible, waiting to emerge from the shadows. These haunting stories are born from the depths of Maupassant's own troubled soul, and offer a glimpse into the darker corners of human experience. In these stark, black-and-white tales, flashes of lightning illuminate the darkness, revealing the complexities of the human condition.

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