02038cam a22003133u 4500 7549 UtSlPG 20260610133209.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893 Quotes and Images From The Short Stories of Maupassant Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-09-04 Produced by David Widger "Quotes and Images From The Short Stories of Maupassant" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of quotations and excerpts sourced from his acclaimed short stories, crafted during the late 19th century. This book serves as a curated glimpse into the themes, characters, and narrative styles that define Maupassant's work, which often explores human emotions, social issues, and the complexities of life. The content primarily consists of selected quotes alongside contextual reflections from various stories in Maupassant's extensive oeuvre, numbering around 180 tales. The text not only highlights poignant observations on love, suffering, and societal norms but also showcases Maupassant's distinctive prose style. Through the quotations, readers encounter characters grappling with existential dilemmas, moral conflicts, and the human condition, all set against richly depicted backdrops of rural and urban France. Thus, the book serves as both an introduction to the author's notable themes and a celebration of his literary artistry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893 -- Quotations Widger, David, 1932-2021? https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7549 49538 49538