02727cam a22003133u 4500 56374 UtSlPG 20260610134311.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893 Œuvres complètes de Guy de Maupassant - volume 11 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-01-14 Toine -- L'Ami Patience -- La Dot -- L'Homme-Fille -- La Moustache -- Le Lit 29 -- Le Protecteur -- Bombard -- La Chevelure -- Le Père Mongilet -- L'Armoire -- La Chambre 11 -- Les Prisonniers -- Nos Anglais -- Le Moyen de Roger -- La Confession -- La Mère aux monstres -- La Confession de Théodule Sabot -- Le Père Judas (inédit). Produced by Claudine Corbasson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "Œuvres complètes de Guy de Maupassant - volume 11" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The volume includes narratives like "Toine," "L'Homme-Fille," and "La Moustache," reflecting on various aspects of human life and relationships in a humorous and sometimes poignant manner. The characters often include everyday people whose lives are intertwined with themes of love, deceit, and the comedic intricacies of social interaction. At the start of the collection, the story "Toine" introduces the titular character, Toine Brûlot, a jovial innkeeper known for his hearty laughter and a peculiar yet charming relationship with his sour-tempered wife, who constantly scolds him. The narrative captures the witty exchanges and bickering between the couple, highlighting Toine's larger-than-life personality and humor even as he faces a sudden illness that leaves him immobilized. As his condition alters the dynamics of his relationships, including with his doting guests and wife, the story sets a foundation for exploring themes of love, laughter, and resilience amid life's trials, combined with Maupassant's signature style of realism and social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified French literature -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56374 97205 97205