Maupassant, Guy de 1850-1893 creator Vuorinen, Huvi 1883-1965 text utu 2016 monographic fi 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Hätähuuto y.m. kertomuksia" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of morality, relationships, and the complexities of human nature through various narratives. The opening story, "Hätähuuto," introduces a male protagonist grappling with the deceptive qualities of love and the nature of women's relationships, setting a thought-provoking tone for the collection. The beginning of "Hätähuuto" presents a letter from a man reflecting on his experience with a married woman whom he has become romantically involved with. As he recounts an evening spent with her, her drunken confessions reveal her dissatisfaction with her husband, and the protagonist becomes increasingly aware of the intricate dynamics of infidelity and desire. This exploration leads him to question both his values and the nature of women's duplicity, framing a nuanced conversation about morality in relationships. The introductory portion establishes a compelling foundation for the deeper narratives that follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Hätähuuto -- Josef -- Pelastettu -- Merkki -- Kukko lauloi -- Sika-Morin -- Huone N:o 11 -- Rogerin keino -- Metsässä. Release date is 2016-07-01 Produced by Timo Ervasti and Tapio Riikonen Original publication data not identified French fiction -- Translations into Finnish Short stories, French -- Translations into Finnish PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52470 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52470 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134217.0 52470