Une Vie; Or, The History Of A Heart And Other Stories. Vol II
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Guy De Maupassant
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heron Books
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This collection, Masterpieces Of Maupassant: Une Vie And Short Stories, presents the profound literary contributions of Guy de Maupassant, a titan of French realism. The novel Une Vie chronicles the life of Jeanne, a young aristocrat whose romantic ideals slowly erode under the weight of marital disappointment and societal expectations, illustrating a poignant journey through disillusionment. Complementing this powerful narrative are a selection of Maupassant's renowned short stories, which uncover the complexities of human nature and the often-harsh realities of 19th-century France. These tales, marked by their sharp wit and psychological depth, detail a world both familiar and unsettling. Maupassant's masterful prose argues for a keen observation of life's ironies and tragedies, cementing his legacy as an unparalleled storyteller.
Author: Guy De Maupassant
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heron Books
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This collection, Masterpieces Of Maupassant: Une Vie And Short Stories, presents the profound literary contributions of Guy de Maupassant, a titan of French realism. The novel Une Vie chronicles the life of Jeanne, a young aristocrat whose romantic ideals slowly erode under the weight of marital disappointment and societal expectations, illustrating a poignant journey through disillusionment. Complementing this powerful narrative are a selection of Maupassant's renowned short stories, which uncover the complexities of human nature and the often-harsh realities of 19th-century France. These tales, marked by their sharp wit and psychological depth, detail a world both familiar and unsettling. Maupassant's masterful prose argues for a keen observation of life's ironies and tragedies, cementing his legacy as an unparalleled storyteller.