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(3.63) | 2 | At once uplifting and depressing, cynical and idealistic, humorous and thought-provoking, the one thing these stories have in common is that they each leave the reader with a new insight into the human condition. The title story examines contemporary Paris and Parisian society. In "That Pig of a Morin" the author renders beautifully the interaction between the sexes, in relation to courtship as governed by the customs of the time. Female characters feature in every shape and size throughout his work and in this volume we encounter many examples, from the unfortunate Madame Loisel in "The Necklace" to the plucky Rachel in "Mademoiselle Fifi." In his stories de Maupassant found the perfect vehicle for his startling range of subjects; sharpness of observation coupled with wit and objectivity paint a vivid picture of his time. Above all, however, he is a supreme storyteller who values the telling of stories above all else--those collected here are among his very best, proving again that his quality as a writer of short stories is beyond question.… (more) |
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The household survived on the meagre income derived from the husband's insignificant appointments.  | |
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He foundered on the rock of life like all those who have not been prepared for its hard struggles, who look at life through a mist, who do not know how to look out for themselves, whose special aptitudes and natural gifts have not been developed from childhood, whose early training has not developed the rough energy needed for the battle of life or furnished with tool or weapon.
(On Horseback, p.7) Suddenly a species of madness seemed to pervade the church - the noise of a congregation in a state of frenzy, a tempest of sobs and stifled cries. It came like gusts of wind which blow the trees in a forest. The priest, paralysed by emotion, stammered out incoherent prayers, without finding words, ardent prayers of the soul soaring to Heaven.
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None ▾Book descriptions At once uplifting and depressing, cynical and idealistic, humorous and thought-provoking, the one thing these stories have in common is that they each leave the reader with a new insight into the human condition. The title story examines contemporary Paris and Parisian society. In "That Pig of a Morin" the author renders beautifully the interaction between the sexes, in relation to courtship as governed by the customs of the time. Female characters feature in every shape and size throughout his work and in this volume we encounter many examples, from the unfortunate Madame Loisel in "The Necklace" to the plucky Rachel in "Mademoiselle Fifi." In his stories de Maupassant found the perfect vehicle for his startling range of subjects; sharpness of observation coupled with wit and objectivity paint a vivid picture of his time. Above all, however, he is a supreme storyteller who values the telling of stories above all else--those collected here are among his very best, proving again that his quality as a writer of short stories is beyond question. ▾Library descriptions No library descriptions found. ▾LibraryThing members' description
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Includes Foreword, written by the translator, Anthony Guise, and 9 short stories: On Horseback, Madame Tellier's Establishment, Mademoiselle Fifi, The Necklace, The Piece of String, That Pig of a Morin, The Horla, Two Little Soldiers, and The Christening. | |
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