Treasure Trove of World Literary Classics - The Ostrich Egg (Youth Edition) (Youth Edition)

Author: Guy de Maupassant
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Publish Date: 2003-02-01
Features: The collection in this book includes one of Guy de Maupassant's excellent short stories, "Boule de Suif," which is a rare masterpiece in the world of short fiction. Through the unfortunate encounter of a prostitute nicknamed "Boule de Suif," the author vividly exposes the selfishness and Schadenfreude of a group of bourgeois characters. The story also analyzes the ugliness of these seemingly respectable gentlemen and ladies, whose characters are vividly portrayed. "The Necklace" is another classic and beloved short story in world literature, depicting the protagonist, Madame Loisel, who is obsessed with vanity and extravagance. She loses a borrowed necklace in an attempt to seek temporary fame. The family has to economize, borrow from various sources, and finally manages to raise thirty-six thousand francs to buy an identical necklace to return to the lender.