Complete Original Short Stories of Guy De Mauant by Guy de Mauant
"Complete Original Short Stories of Guy de Mauant" by Guy de Mauant is a comprehensive collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. The anthology features the author's sharp observations of human nature, social struggles, and moral dilemmas, often illuminating the tensions between various classes and the impact of war on civilian life. At the start of the collection, there is an introduction to Mauant's life and his literary beginnings, highlighting his rapid rise to fame and the influences that shaped his writing style. The opening story, "Boule de Suif," sets the stage for a tense scenario during the Franco-Prussian War, focusing on a group of travelers caught in a snowstorm and their moral quandaries regarding the titular character, a voluptuous prostitute. The narrative delves into the dynamics of class, respectability, and sacrifice, showcasing Mauant's ability to blend social criticism with compelling storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Mauant, Guy de, 1850-1893 |
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| Translator | Henderson, A. E. |
| Translator | McMaster, Albert Cohn |
| Translator | Quesada, Louise Charlotte Garstin, 1864?- |
| Title | Complete Original Short Stories of Guy De Mauant |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Short stories, French -- Translations into English |
| Subject | French fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3090 |
| Release Date | Oct 2, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| s | 7499 s in the last 30 days. |
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