02266cam a22003493u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000035001122400032001472450020001792640051001993000047002503360026002973370026003233380036003495000031003855080043004165201226004595340045016856530030017306530039017606530024017996530034018238560042018579990017018994777UtSlPG20260610133130.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aMaupassant, Guy de,d1850-189310aFort comme la mort. English10aStrong as Death 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-04-13  aProduced by Dagny Wilson; David Widger  a"Strong as Death" by Guy de Maupassant is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the character Olivier Bertin, a celebrated painter grappling with artistic insecurity and the complexities of his relationships, particularly with a beautiful countess, Madame de Guilleroy. The book delves into themes of love, desire, and the emotional struggles of artistic life within the context of Parisian society.  The opening of the novel introduces us to Bertin, who is in his studio contemplating his creative process amidst an atmosphere heavy with the scent of paint and tobacco. While he attempts to find inspiration for a new work, the arrival of Madame de Guilleroy sparks a familiar interaction, highlighting their longstanding relationship filled with flirtation and underlying tension. Their conversation oscillates between artistic admiration and personal connections, revealing the depth of their bond and the complexities of societal expectations. As Bertin and the countess navigate their emotions and ambitions, hints of love and desire surface, setting the stage for a narrative rich in psychological exploration and social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aParis (France) -- Fiction  aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction  aJealousy -- Fiction  aPainters -- France -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4777  c46819d46819