Original Short Stories — Volume 12 By: Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893)
Original Short Stories — Volume 12 by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of engrossing and thought-provoking stories that showcase the author's talent for weaving complex narratives. Each story is unique in its own right, exploring themes of society, morality, and human nature. Maupassant's writing style is subtle yet powerful, drawing readers in with vivid descriptions and compelling characters. The stories are varied in tone and subject matter, ranging from tragic tales of love and loss to darkly humorous satires of French society. What sets this collection apart is Maupassant's ability to capture the essence of human emotion and behavior, creating characters that feel both familiar and unpredictable. The stories are timeless in their exploration of the human experience, resonating with readers long after they have finished reading. Overall, Original Short Stories — Volume 12 is a captivating collection that showcases Guy de Maupassant's skill as a storyteller. Each story is a gem in its own right, offering readers a glimpse into the complexities of the human condition. Fans of classic literature and short fiction will surely appreciate the depth and insight found in these pages. First Page: ORIGINAL SHORT STORIES, VOLUME 12 (of 13) By Guy De Maupassant Translated by ALBERT M. C. McMASTER, B.A. A. E. HENDERSON, B.A. MME. QUESADA and Others VOLUME XII. THE CHILD A COUNTRY EXCURSION ROSE ROSALIE PRUDENT REGRET A SISTER'S CONFESSION COCO A DEAD WOMAN'S SECRET A HUMBLE DRAMA MADEMOISELLE COCOTTE THE CORSICAN BANDIT THE GRAVE THE CHILD Lemonnier had remained a widower with one child. He had loved his wife devotedly, with a tender and exalted love, without a slip, during their entire married life. He was a good, honest man, perfectly simple, sincere, without suspicion or malice. He fell in love with a poor neighbor, proposed and was accepted. He was making a very comfortable living out of the wholesale cloth business, and he did not for a minute suspect that the young girl might have accepted him for anything else but himself. She made him happy. She was everything to him; he only thought of her, looked at her continually, with worshiping eyes. During meals he would make any number of blunders, in order not to have to take his eyes from the beloved face; he would pour the wine in his plate and the water in the salt cellar, then he would laugh like a child, repeating: "You see, I love you too much; that makes me crazy... Continue reading book >>

Original Short Stories — Volume 12 By: Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893)

Original Short Stories — Volume 12 by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of engrossing and thought-provoking stories that showcase the author's talent for weaving complex narratives. Each story is unique in its own right, exploring themes of society, morality, and human nature.

Maupassant's writing style is subtle yet powerful, drawing readers in with vivid descriptions and compelling characters. The stories are varied in tone and subject matter, ranging from tragic tales of love and loss to darkly humorous satires of French society.

What sets this collection apart is Maupassant's ability to capture the essence of human emotion and behavior, creating characters that feel both familiar and unpredictable. The stories are timeless in their exploration of the human experience, resonating with readers long after they have finished reading.

Overall, Original Short Stories — Volume 12 is a captivating collection that showcases Guy de Maupassant's skill as a storyteller. Each story is a gem in its own right, offering readers a glimpse into the complexities of the human condition. Fans of classic literature and short fiction will surely appreciate the depth and insight found in these pages.

First Page:

ORIGINAL SHORT STORIES, VOLUME 12 (of 13)

By Guy De Maupassant

Translated by

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

VOLUME XII.

THE CHILD A COUNTRY EXCURSION ROSE ROSALIE PRUDENT REGRET A SISTER'S CONFESSION COCO A DEAD WOMAN'S SECRET A HUMBLE DRAMA MADEMOISELLE COCOTTE THE CORSICAN BANDIT THE GRAVE

THE CHILD

Lemonnier had remained a widower with one child. He had loved his wife devotedly, with a tender and exalted love, without a slip, during their entire married life. He was a good, honest man, perfectly simple, sincere, without suspicion or malice.

He fell in love with a poor neighbor, proposed and was accepted. He was making a very comfortable living out of the wholesale cloth business, and he did not for a minute suspect that the young girl might have accepted him for anything else but himself.

She made him happy. She was everything to him; he only thought of her, looked at her continually, with worshiping eyes. During meals he would make any number of blunders, in order not to have to take his eyes from the beloved face; he would pour the wine in his plate and the water in the salt cellar, then he would laugh like a child, repeating:

"You see, I love you too much; that makes me crazy... 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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