02623cam a22003493u 4500 60136 UtSlPG 20260610134403.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893 The Sisters Rondoli, and Other Stories Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-08-19 The sisters Rondoli -- My landlady -- The little cask -- André's disease -- He? -- My Uncle Sosthène -- The accursed bread -- Madame Luneau's case -- A wise man -- The umbrella -- A meeting -- Decorated! -- Châli -- The legacy. Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust.) "The Sisters Rondoli and Other Stories" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. This anthology showcases Maupassant's signature style of vivid storytelling, exploring themes of love, desire, and the intricacies of human relationships. The opening tale, featuring Pierre Jouvent, hints at a blend of adventure and romance, highlighting his longing to travel to Italy and his companion’s infatuation with women. The opening of the first story introduces Pierre Jouvent, who expresses a yearning to explore Italy, despite previous failed attempts to do so. He reflects on the romantic notions of travel but is quickly grounded by the realities of discomfort and an aversion to the unfamiliar. As he persuades his friend Paul Pavilly to join him—against Paul’s initial reluctance—forthcoming encounters with unexpected characters promise a blend of comedy and intrigue. With a young Italian woman intruding into their journey, the stage is set for an exploration of desire and the humorous dynamics between the male characters and the captivating Francesca, whose presence complicates their travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified France -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Short stories, French -- Translations into English Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893 -- Translations into English Boyd, Ernest Augustus, 1887-1946 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60136 100962 100962