Maupassant, Guy de
Mademoiselle Fifi and Other Stories (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198884958
- author:
- Maupassant, Guy de
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.7 x 2 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Twenty tales from one of France's most celebrated writers, Guy de Maupassant, are presented in this reissue of Mademoiselle Fifi and Other Stories.
Maupassant's stories are notable for their unflinching portrayal of human nature, revealing the darker aspects of our existence with a clinical pessimism that is both unsettling and thought-provoking. From the humorous to the disturbing, these tales showcase Maupassant's mastery of the short story form.
This translation includes some of his most famous stories, such as A Vendetta and The Grove of Olives, alongside lesser-known works that demonstrate his range and versatility as a writer. With its wealth of expert introductions, helpful notes, and up-to-date bibliographies, this edition provides a valuable resource for scholars and readers alike.
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