Morbid tales by Guy de Maupassant

Author: Guy de Maupassant
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Publish Date: 2002-05-01
Features: This collection of Guy de Maupassant's humorous works features 28 short stories by Maupassant, covering a wide range of topics. Some are about the Franco-Prussian War, others depict the lives of petty bourgeoisie and farmers, some explore love and marriage, and there are also stories that expose the corrupt police system. It (basically) touches upon all the major themes of Maupassant's short fiction. At the same time, it also vividly reflects the artistic achievements of Maupassant's short stories. This artistic achievement is first manifested in the works' realistic portrayal of the living conditions of ordinary people at the bottom of society, as well as the mentality shaped by such circumstances.