“A man forced to spend his life without ever having the right, without ever finding the time, to shut himself up all alone, no matter where, to think, to reflect, to work, to dream? Ah! my dear boy, a key, the key of a door which one can lock this is happiness, mark you, the only happiness!”
Quote by Guy de Maupassant
Work
Collected Short Stories of Guy de Maupassant: The Necklace + The Piece of String + Boule de Suif + Mademoiselle Fifi + Pierrot + Two Friends + La Maison Tellier + Ghosts and much more: From one of the greatest French writers, widely regarded as the ‘Father of Short Story’ writing, who had influenced W. Somerset Maugham, O. Henry, Anton Chekhov and Henry James
This compilation includes classic tales such as 'The Necklace,' 'The Piece of String,' 'Boule de Suif,' 'Mademoiselle Fifi,' 'Pierrot,' 'Two Friends,' 'La Maison Tellier,' and 'Ghosts,' showcasing Maupassant's mastery of the short story form. His work has had a profound influence on many notable writers, including W. Somerset Maugham, O. Henry, Anton Chekhov, and Henry James. more
Author
Guy de Maupassant
Guy de Maupassant, born on August 5, 1850 and died on July 6, 1893, was a renowned French novelist and master of the short story, often hailed as the 'King of Short Stories'. With his keen observation and unique writing style, Maupassant produced a vast array of short stories reflecting social realities and human weaknesses, which have had a profound impact on literature. more
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