The Complete Short Stories of Guy de Maupassant (Volume 2)

Author: (French) Guy de Maupassant, translated by Hao Yun, Wang Zhensun
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: The 19th-century French writer Guy de Maupassant, in addition to his celebrated novels in French and world literary history, was also renowned for his short stories, which numbered over a hundred and were hailed as the "King of Short Stories." The Complete Collection of Maupassant's Short Stories comprises five volumes. This volume includes 56 short stories such as "The Rope," "My Uncle Yule," "The Umbrella," and "The Necklace," fully reflecting the breadth of its subject matter, covering all aspects of French social life at the time, and allowing readers to appreciate the master's exceptional artistic skills. The translators, Mr. Hao Yun and Mr. Wang Zhensun, are distinguished senior translators known for their accurate and fluent translations. They have also provided detailed annotations for the main characters, places, and events in the text, greatly benefiting the readers.