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The best short stories

Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-18931997
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This collection reflects Maupassant's diversity, with stories that vary in theme and tone, and range from tragedy and satire to comedy and farce. "Boule de Suife", his most famous tale exposes the brutality and hypocrisy of war. His stories are linked by irony and the frailty of human nature.
Main title:
The best short stories / Guy de Maupassant ; introduction by Cedric Watts.
Imprint:
Ware : Wordsworth Editions Ltd., 1997 (2011 printing)
Collation:
xii, 197 p. ; 20 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9781853261893 (pbk)
Dewey class:
843.8
Language:
English
BRN:
2115568
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