The Complete Short Stories of Guy de Maupassant: Volume 1

Author: (French) Guy de Maupassant
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: Guy de Maupassant, a 19th-century French writer, is renowned in French and world literary history not only for his celebrated novels but also for his masterful short stories, which number over three hundred and are hailed as the "King of Short Stories." The Complete Short Stories of Guy de Maupassant is a five-volume collection. This volume includes 61 short stories such as The House of Tertre, Father Simon, Miss Fifi, The Woman Who Mended Chairs, and Moonlight. It fully demonstrates the breadth of its sources, covering all aspects of French social life at the time, 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 style. They have also provided detailed annotations for key names, places, and events in the text, offering readers substantial benefits.