Guy de Maupassant's Tales of Unwanted Children - A Collection of Short Stories

Fiction & Literature, Family Life, Short Stories
Cover of the book Guy de Maupassant's Tales of Unwanted Children - A Collection of Short Stories by Guy de Mauspassant, Read Books Ltd.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Guy de Mauspassant ISBN: 9781473360433
Publisher: Read Books Ltd. Publication: March 30, 2016
Imprint: Baker Press Language: English
Author: Guy de Mauspassant
ISBN: 9781473360433
Publisher: Read Books Ltd.
Publication: March 30, 2016
Imprint: Baker Press
Language: English

These early works by Guy de Maupassant were originally published in the 1880's. As a collection of short stories, this represents Maupassant's tales of unwanted children, and includes 'The Father', 'Useless Beauty', 'A Mother of Monsters', 'The Son', 'The Story of a Farm Girl', and many other titles. Guy de Maupassant was born in 1850 at the Château de Miromesnil, near Dieppe, France. He came from a prosperous family, but when Maupassant was eleven, his mother risked social disgrace by trying to secure a legal separation from her husband. After the split, Maupassant lived with his mother till he was thirteen, and inherited her love of classical literature. In 1880, Maupassant published his first – and, according to many, his best – short story, entitled 'Boule de Suif' ('Ball of Fat'). It was an instant success. He went on to be extremely prolific during the 1880s, working methodically to produce up to four volumes of short fiction every year. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

These early works by Guy de Maupassant were originally published in the 1880's. As a collection of short stories, this represents Maupassant's tales of unwanted children, and includes 'The Father', 'Useless Beauty', 'A Mother of Monsters', 'The Son', 'The Story of a Farm Girl', and many other titles. Guy de Maupassant was born in 1850 at the Château de Miromesnil, near Dieppe, France. He came from a prosperous family, but when Maupassant was eleven, his mother risked social disgrace by trying to secure a legal separation from her husband. After the split, Maupassant lived with his mother till he was thirteen, and inherited her love of classical literature. In 1880, Maupassant published his first – and, according to many, his best – short story, entitled 'Boule de Suif' ('Ball of Fat'). It was an instant success. He went on to be extremely prolific during the 1880s, working methodically to produce up to four volumes of short fiction every year. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions.

More books from Read Books Ltd.

Cover of the book Monsieur Seeks a Wife (Fantasy and Horror Classics) by Guy de Mauspassant
Cover of the book The Boy Ranchers in Death Valley; Or, Diamond X and the Poison Mystery by Guy de Mauspassant
Cover of the book A Plain Treatise on Horse-Shoeing with Illustrations by Guy de Mauspassant
Cover of the book The Student's Book of Water-Colour Painting by Guy de Mauspassant
Cover of the book 3 Romances - A Score for Solo Piano Op.28 (1839) by Guy de Mauspassant
Cover of the book The Phantom Farmhouse (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures) by Guy de Mauspassant
Cover of the book A Scientific Investigation Of The Old Testament by Guy de Mauspassant
Cover of the book Erasmus; His Life And Character As Shown In His Correspondence And Works - Vol. I by Guy de Mauspassant
Cover of the book Grimm's Fairy Tales - Stories and Tales of Elves, Goblins and Fairies - Illustrated by Louis Rhead by Guy de Mauspassant
Cover of the book The Barbarism of Berlin by Guy de Mauspassant
Cover of the book Democracy in America - Volume 2 by Guy de Mauspassant
Cover of the book Projects in Leather - A Historical Article Containing Instructions for Making Key Cases, Book Marks, Purses and Much More by Guy de Mauspassant
Cover of the book The Chemistry Of Dyeing by Guy de Mauspassant
Cover of the book Japanese Sword Mounts by Guy de Mauspassant
Cover of the book Lancashire Folk-Lore : Illustrative Of The Superstitious Beliefs And Practices, Local Customs And Usages Of The People Of The County Palatine by Guy de Mauspassant
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy