Maupassant, Guy de
The Best Short Stories (Wordsworth Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781853261893
- author:
- Maupassant, Guy de
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wordsworth Editions
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 256
- Genre:
- 19th century fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Guy de Maupassant's The Best Short Stories offers a compelling collection of tales that showcase the author's mastery of the genre. With a new Introduction by Cedric Watts, this revised edition provides a fresh perspective on Maupassant's work. Maupassant's stories are notable for their unflinching realism and sceptical irony, as he explores the deceptions, hypocrisies and vanities of different social levels. His writing style is direct and lucid, revealing the harsh realities of life with a keen eye for detail. This collection includes a range of themes and tones, from tragedy and satire to comedy and farce. A significant influence on literature and popular culture, Maupassant's tales have been adapted for television, film, opera and rock music. His work remains a thought-provoking and humane portrayal of the human experience.
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