Œuvres complètes de Guy de Maupassant - volume 20 by Guy de Maupassant
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"Œuvres complètes de Guy de Maupassant - volume 20" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of literary works written during the late 19th century. This particular volume includes the short story "Le Rosier de Madame Husson," along with several other works such as "Souvenirs," "Celles qui osent," and "L'Anglais d'Étretat." The narratives often explore themes of social norms, personal dilemmas, and the complexities of human relationships, reflecting the dynamic societal shifts
of Maupassant’s time. The opening of "Le Rosier de Madame Husson" introduces readers to a character named Raoul Aubertin who encounters a train accident while traveling. This incident prompts him to seek out an old friend and doctor, Albert Marambot, who resides in Gisors. As the two reconnect over a meal, they engage in humorous and insightful conversations about life, society, and the quirks of their provincial town. The initial chapters set a lively tone, highlighting Maupassant's knack for combining detailed character observations with a critique of social conventions, which signals intriguing developments in the story's narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893 |
|---|---|
| Title | Œuvres complètes de Guy de Maupassant - volume 20 |
| Original Publication | France: Louis Conard,1908. |
| Contents | Le Rosier de Madame Husson -- Un Échec -- Enragée? -- Le Modèle -- La Baronne -- Une Vente -- L'Assassin -- La Martine -- Une Soirée -- La Confession -- Divorce -- La Revanche -- L'Odyssée d'une Fille -- La Fenêtre -- Souvenirs (inédit) -- Celles qui osent (inédit) -- L'Anglais d'Étretat (inédit). |
| Credits | Claudine Corbasson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French literature -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 68036 |
| Release Date | May 9, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 331 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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