Original Short Stories — Volume 04 By: Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893)
In "Original Short Stories — Volume 04" by Guy de Maupassant, readers are taken on a captivating journey through a variety of intriguing and thought-provoking tales. Maupassant's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions bring each story to life, transporting the reader to different settings and time periods with ease. The collection features a diverse range of themes, from love and betrayal to greed and revenge, each story leaving a lasting impression on the reader. Maupassant's characters are complex and realistic, making it easy for readers to become invested in their fates. One of the standout qualities of Maupassant's writing is his ability to build suspense and tension, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat until the very last page. The twists and turns in each story are truly unexpected and keep the reader guessing until the very end. Overall, "Original Short Stories — Volume 04" showcases Guy de Maupassant's talent as a writer and storyteller. Each story is beautifully crafted and offers a unique perspective on human nature and society. This collection is a must-read for fans of classic literature and anyone looking for a captivating and engaging read. First Page: GUY DE MAUPASSANT ORIGINAL SHORT STORIES Translated by: ALBERT M. C. McMASTER, B.A. A. E. HENDERSON, B.A. MME. QUESADA and Others VOLUME IV. THE MORIBUND THE GAMEKEEPER THE STORY OF A FARM GIRL THE WRECK THEODULE SABOT'S CONFESSION THE WRONG HOUSE THE DIAMOND NECKLACE THE MARQUIS DE FUMEROL THE TRIP OF THE HORLA FAREWELL THE WOLF THE INN THE MORIBUND The warm autumn sun was beating down on the farmyard. Under the grass, which had been cropped close by the cows, the earth soaked by recent rains, was soft and sank in under the feet with a soggy noise, and the apple trees, loaded with apples, were dropping their pale green fruit in the dark green grass. Four young heifers, tied in a line, were grazing and at times looking toward the house and lowing. The fowls made a colored patch on the dung heap before the stable, scratching, moving about and cackling, while two roosters crowed continually, digging worms for their hens, whom they were calling with a loud clucking. The wooden gate opened and a man entered. He might have been forty years old, but he looked at least sixty, wrinkled, bent, walking slowly, impeded by the weight of heavy wooden shoes full of straw. His long arms hung down on both sides of his body... Continue reading book >>

Original Short Stories — Volume 04 By: Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893)

In "Original Short Stories — Volume 04" by Guy de Maupassant, readers are taken on a captivating journey through a variety of intriguing and thought-provoking tales. Maupassant's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions bring each story to life, transporting the reader to different settings and time periods with ease.

The collection features a diverse range of themes, from love and betrayal to greed and revenge, each story leaving a lasting impression on the reader. Maupassant's characters are complex and realistic, making it easy for readers to become invested in their fates.

One of the standout qualities of Maupassant's writing is his ability to build suspense and tension, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat until the very last page. The twists and turns in each story are truly unexpected and keep the reader guessing until the very end.

Overall, "Original Short Stories — Volume 04" showcases Guy de Maupassant's talent as a writer and storyteller. Each story is beautifully crafted and offers a unique perspective on human nature and society. This collection is a must-read for fans of classic literature and anyone looking for a captivating and engaging read.

First Page:

GUY DE MAUPASSANT

ORIGINAL SHORT STORIES

Translated by:

ALBERT M. C. McMASTER, B.A. A. E. HENDERSON, B.A. MME. QUESADA and Others

VOLUME IV.

THE MORIBUND THE GAMEKEEPER THE STORY OF A FARM GIRL THE WRECK THEODULE SABOT'S CONFESSION THE WRONG HOUSE THE DIAMOND NECKLACE THE MARQUIS DE FUMEROL THE TRIP OF THE HORLA FAREWELL THE WOLF THE INN

THE MORIBUND

The warm autumn sun was beating down on the farmyard. Under the grass, which had been cropped close by the cows, the earth soaked by recent rains, was soft and sank in under the feet with a soggy noise, and the apple trees, loaded with apples, were dropping their pale green fruit in the dark green grass.

Four young heifers, tied in a line, were grazing and at times looking toward the house and lowing. The fowls made a colored patch on the dung heap before the stable, scratching, moving about and cackling, while two roosters crowed continually, digging worms for their hens, whom they were calling with a loud clucking.

The wooden gate opened and a man entered. He might have been forty years old, but he looked at least sixty, wrinkled, bent, walking slowly, impeded by the weight of heavy wooden shoes full of straw. His long arms hung down on both sides of his body... Continue reading book >>

Book sections
Original Short Stories — Volume 02	Original Short Stories — Volume 03	Original Short Stories — Volume 04
Original Short Stories — Volume 05	Original Short Stories — Volume 06	Original Short Stories — Volume 07
Original Short Stories — Volume 08	Original Short Stories — Volume 09	Original Short Stories — Volume 10
Original Short Stories — Volume 11	Original Short Stories — Volume 12	Original Short Stories — Volume 13
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