“Since governments take the right of death over their people, it is not astonishing if the people should sometimes take the right of death over governments." [On Water]”
Quote by Guy de Maupassant
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The Collected Stories of Guy de Maupassant
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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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