Necklace

Author: (French) Guy de Maupassant, translated by Zhang Lirong, illustrated by (American) Kelly
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Beauty can sometimes do more harm than good. Beauty-conscious Mathilde borrows a string of diamond necklaces from a friend to make a splash at a party, only to find it missing after the event. The renowned French naturalist novelist Guy de Maupassant, known as the "King of Short Stories in the World," employs his signature satirical technique in this short story "The Necklace" to deliver a profound critique of human nature. Recommended by the Readers' Club of the Taiwan United Daily as one of the best children's books.