02480cam a22003133u 4500 22069 UtSlPG 20260610133517.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893 The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Volume VIII. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-07-14 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Volume VIII" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of stories, including the novel "Pierre et Jean," written in the late 19th century. This volume comprises a blend of psychological analysis and narrative fiction, typically exploring themes of family dynamics, jealousy, and social class. It follows the complex relationships between two brothers, Pierre and Jean Roland, whose lives are disrupted by the legacy left to the younger brother by a family friend, setting the stage for exploration of envy and familial bonds. The opening of "Pierre et Jean" introduces the reader to the Roland family, highlighting a fishing trip that involves the two brothers, their parents, and a guest, Madame Rosémilly. As the father, old Roland, bemoans their lack of fish, the dynamics between the family members unfold, revealing underlying tensions and rivalries, particularly between Pierre and Jean. The two brothers, albeit fond of one another, are subtly aware of their rivalry, especially regarding their mother's affections and potential romantic interests. The narrative swiftly shifts to the news of Jean's inheritance from their late family friend, prompting feelings of jealousy in Pierre, who wrestles with his emotions and the societal implications of the inheritance, setting up the psychological conflict that is central to the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories, French -- Translations into English French fiction -- Translations into English https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22069 63213 63213