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100 1 _aMaupassant, Guy de,
_d1850-1893
240 1 0 _aFort comme la mort. English
245 1 0 _aStrong as Death
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-04-13
508 _aProduced by Dagny Wilson; David Widger
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aParis (France) -- Fiction
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
653 _aJealousy -- Fiction
653 _aPainters -- France -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4777
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