Selected Short Stories of Guy de Maupassant (World Master of Short Story Series)

Author: Guy de Maupassant
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: This book includes 23 short stories by Guy de Maupassant, nearly encompassing all of the author's most famous and excellent works, such as "Boule de Suif," "The Necklace," and "My Uncle Jean." In these works, the diverse life phenomena of French society in the late 19th century are vividly depicted, with characters from all social strata portrayed distinctly, and the landscapes and customs of French towns and villages are brought to life. On a broad range of subjects, there are three prominent focuses: the Franco-Prussian War, the lives of petty officials in Paris, and the scenery and anecdotes of the Normandy region. This book is translated by the renowned translator Mr. Zhao Shaohou of China.