Œuvres complètes de Guy de Maupassant - volume 20 by Guy de Maupassant
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2024
Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893
French
"Œuvres complètes de Guy de Maupassant - volume 20" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of literary works written during the late 19th century. This particular volume includes the short story "Le Rosier de Madame Husson," along with several other works such as "Souvenirs," "Celles qui osent," and "L'Anglais d'Étretat." The narratives often explore...
of Maupassant’s time. The opening of "Le Rosier de Madame Husson" introduces readers to a character named Raoul Aubertin who encounters a train accident while traveling. This incident prompts him to seek out an old friend and doctor, Albert Marambot, who resides in Gisors. As the two reconnect over a meal, they engage in humorous and insightful conversations about life, society, and the quirks of their provincial town. The initial chapters set a lively tone, highlighting Maupassant's knack for combining detailed character observations with a critique of social conventions, which signals intriguing developments in the story's narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Margaret Taylor
3 months agoInitially overlooked, this book the clarity of the writing makes this accessible to a wide audience. I will be reading more from this author.
Anthony Sanchez
3 months agoHonestly, the author avoids unnecessary jargon, which is refreshing. This turned out to be a great decision.
Daniel Nguyen
2 months agoI needed a solid reference and the storytelling feels authentic and emotionally grounded. A true masterpiece of its kind.
Susan Young
3 months agoAt first glance, it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. This sets a high standard for similar books.
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John Campbell
2 months agoHaving explored similar works, the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. I’ll be referencing this again soon.